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Minority Whip David Wilkerson Expresses Support for Atlanta FIFA World Cup Bid

ATLANTA – House Minority Whip David Wilkerson (D-Powder Springs) today expressed his support for Atlanta’s bid to become a host city for the FIFA World Cup 2026. During the 2022 legislative session, Whip Wilkerson co-sponsored House Bill 1034 to add the FIFA World Cup to the list of major sporting events where Georgia exempts ticket purchases from sales tax.

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Rep. Wilkerson to Hold Press Conference on Opposition to Redistricting Process for Cobb County, His Treatment in Committee

ATLANTA – State Representative David Wilkerson (D-Powder Springs) will hold a press conference to discuss his opposition to House Bills 1028 and 1154, as well as his treatment in the Governmental Affairs Committee TOMORROW, Friday, February 11, 2022, at 12 p.m. at the South Wing Steps of the State Capitol.

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Rep. Wilkerson Applauds Bonuses for Public Safety Officials and First Responders, Encourages Local Governments and Employers of Public Safety Officials and First Responders to Apply

ATLANTA – Georgia House Minority Whip David Wilkerson (D-Powder Springs) applauds Governor Brian Kemp’s decision to use funding from the American Rescue Plan Act to provide $1,000 bonuses for law enforcement officials and first responders in Georgia.

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