ATLANTA – State Representative Jason Spencer (R-Woodbine) today announced plans to introduce legislation that would require applicants seeking cash assistance through the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program to pass a drug test before receiving any public funds. The proposed legislation would only affect TANF and would have no effect on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) or any other public assistance programs. Continue reading “Rep. Jason Spencer to Introduce Legislation Requiring Drug Tests for TANF”
Statement from the Cherokee County Legislative Delegation After the Passage of House Bill 908
ATLANTA- The Cherokee County Legislative Delegation released the following statement after the passage of House Bill 908 this week, which will give more local control of billions in Quality Basic Education (QBE) grants and funding back to local school boards by giving them more control of their QBE funds: Continue reading “Statement from the Cherokee County Legislative Delegation After the Passage of House Bill 908”
Georgia State Representatives Create New Republican Study Committee
ATLANTA- Several Georgia state House Republicans have come together to form the Republican Study Committee. The newly formed group has over 25 members who meet at least once a day to help each other evaluate and discuss every piece of legislation under consideration in the House. Continue reading “Georgia State Representatives Create New Republican Study Committee”
Representative Charlice Byrd Elected Chairman of the Cherokee County Delegation
ATLANTA- Last week Representative Charlice Byrd (R- Woodstock) was elected Chairman of the Cherokee County Delegation. As Chairman, she will lead the delegation in all issues directly effecting Cherokee County. Continue reading “Representative Charlice Byrd Elected Chairman of the Cherokee County Delegation”
Representative Charlice Byrd Appointed Vice-Chair of Children and Youth Committee
ATLANTA – On January 15, 2009, the Committee on Assignments announced the committee assignments for the 2009 – 2010 legislative sessions. Representative Charlice Byrd was appointed Vice-Chairman of the Children & Youth Committee; Secretary of the Science & Technology Committee; and member of the Economic Development & Tourism; Health & Human Services; and Judiciary Non-Civil Committees. Continue reading “Representative Charlice Byrd Appointed Vice-Chair of Children and Youth Committee”