ATLANTA— On Monday, February 17, State Representative Edward Lindsey (R-Atlanta) made a Do Pass motion in the House Judiciary Committee meeting to send Senate Resolution 371 to the House floor for a vote. SR 371 was then passed out of the Rules Committee on Wednesday, February 19 and is now scheduled for debate on the floor of the House Thursday, February 20. Senate Resolution 371 calls for a constitutional convention to pass a federal balanced budget amendment. Continue reading “Rep. Lindsey Makes Do Pass Motion for Senate Resolution 371, Calls for Constitutional Convention”
Local Equine Champions Visit State Capitol and Rep. Paulette Rakestraw Braddock
ATLANTA – State Representative Paulette Rakestraw Braddock (R-Powder Springs) recently welcomed Kiersten Carlisle, Ansley Corley, Erin Corley and Emily Ellis at the State Capitol. The youth were recognized for their participation in state, regional, national and world championship horse shows as part of the Fifth Annual Equine Youth Day. Continue reading “Local Equine Champions Visit State Capitol and Rep. Paulette Rakestraw Braddock”
Rep. Lindsey Speaks in Favor of Safe Carry Protection Act
ATLANTA— State Representative Edward Lindsey (R-Atlanta) took to the well before the Georgia House of Representatives on Tuesday, February 18 and spoke in favor of House Bill 875, the Safe Carry Protection Act. HB 875 would primarily expand 2nd Amendment rights for current Georgia Weapons Carry license holders by increasing locations where those individuals can carry their weapons and emphasizing private property. Continue reading “Rep. Lindsey Speaks in Favor of Safe Carry Protection Act”
Rep. Beasley-Teague Makes Constituents Aware of IRS Free File
ATLANTA – State Representative Sharon Beasley-Teague (D-Red Oak) today encouraged constituents to take advantage of free tax preparation services available through the Free File program. Every taxpayer with a 2013 Adjusted Gross Income of $58,000 or less may visit www.IRS.gov/freefile to prepare, complete and e-file their federal tax returns at no cost. Continue reading “Rep. Beasley-Teague Makes Constituents Aware of IRS Free File”
House Budget Includes $2.5 Million in Funding for Savannah State University
ATLANTA – State Representative Mickey Stephens (D-Savannah) announced that the Georgia House of Representatives included funding in the Fiscal Year 2015 (AFY 2015) budget, the state spending plan from July 1 to June 30, of $2.5 million for Savannah State University. House Bill 744, the FY15 budget, was passed in the House on February 17, 2014. Continue reading “House Budget Includes $2.5 Million in Funding for Savannah State University”