ATLANTA — State Representative Greg Morris (R-Vidalia) today announced the introduction of House Bill 772, legislation which would require applicants to pass a drug test before receiving assistance from the Georgia Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, also known as food stamps. Continue reading “Rep. Morris Introduces Legislation to Require Drug Tests for Food Stamps”
Rep. Mike Cheokas Named Chairman of Information and Audits Committee
ATLANTA – State Representative Mike Cheokas (R-Americus) has been named Chairman of the House Information and Audits Committee. His appointment was announced by the House Committee on Assignments and House Speaker David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge). Continue reading “Rep. Mike Cheokas Named Chairman of Information and Audits Committee”
Rep. Ben Harbin Releases Final Report for Music Industry Study Committee
ATLANTA— State Representative Ben Harbin (R-Evans), Chairman of the House Music Industry Study Committee, today released the Committee’s final report. Continue reading “Rep. Ben Harbin Releases Final Report for Music Industry Study Committee”
Rep. Bruce Williamson Named New Deputy Whip
ATLANTA— State Representative Bruce Williamson (R-Monroe) was recently selected to serve as Deputy Whip in the Georgia House of Representatives. House Majority Whip Matt Ramsey (R-Peachtree City) announced his appointment to this role during the first week of the 2014 legislative session. Continue reading “Rep. Bruce Williamson Named New Deputy Whip”
Rep. John Carson Calls for a Fractional SPLOST
By State Representative John Carson (R-Marietta)
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I firmly believe in reducing the tax burden on our citizens and increasing accountability in government. This is exactly why I am sponsoring legislation that will allow Georgia’s counties to collect a sales tax at less than one cent. Imagine each time you went to the supermarket to pick-up just a few household items for your family, you were instead required to purchase a total of $100 worth of stuff. You would be forced to buy items that were either unneeded or more expensive, possibly both. Our families don’t operate like this, and neither should our government. Continue reading “Rep. John Carson Calls for a Fractional SPLOST”