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March 6, 2013

House Passes the Parent and Teacher Empowerment Act

ATLANTA — The Georgia House of Representatives passed House Bill 123, the Parent and Teacher Empowerment Act, by a vote of 97-74, on Tuesday, March 5, 2013. Introduced by State Representative Edward Lindsey (R-Atlanta), this legislation would allow parents of any traditional public school to petition their local school board to convert their school into a public charter school. This bill is intended to engage students, inspire teachers, and involve parents in their children’s education.

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March 6, 2013

Rep. Stephens Participates in Canada Border Study Tour to Promote Automobile Industry in the South

ATLANTA – State Representative Ron Stephens (R-Savannah) recently participated in a Border Study Tour of the border between Detroit, Michigan and Windsor, Ontario, Canada. The Border Study Tour was designed to educate state legislators about the U.S.-Canada economic partnership and benefits that border initiatives may have for Georgia and other Southern states.

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March 6, 2013

Rep. Gerald Greene Appointed to Recreational Authorities Overview Committee

ATLANTA – State Representative Gerald Greene (R-Cuthbert) was recently appointed to serve on the Recreational Authorities Overview Committee by House Speaker David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge).

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March 4, 2013

Rep. Howard Maxwell Appointed to NCSL Labor and Economic Development Committee

ATLANTA – State Representative Howard Maxwell (R-Dallas) was recently appointed to serve on the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) Labor and Economic Development Committee by House Speaker David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge).

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March 4, 2013

Rep. Kendrick Named Judiciary Non-Civil Committee Member

ATLANTA –State Representative Dar’shun Kendrick (D-Lithonia) was recently added as a member of the Judiciary Non-Civil Committee. In addition to her new committee assignment, Rep. Kendrick will continue to serve as a member on the Interstate Cooperation, Juvenile Justice, and Small Business Development committees.

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