Rep. Virgil Fludd Named Vice Chair of NCSL Budget & Revenue Committee

ATLANTA –State Representative Virgil Fludd (D-Tyrone) has been named Vice Chair of the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) Budget & Revenue Committee.  Massachusetts State Senator and NCSL President Richard T. Moore appointed Rep. Fludd to a term that began July 2010 and expires in August 2011. Continue reading

Rep. Virgil Fludd Named Vice Chair of NCSL Budget & Revenue Committee

Representative Fludd Files Legislation to Solve State Budget Problems

ATLANTA – Today State Representative Virgil Fludd (D-Tyrone) filed House Bill 1066- legislation that would generate approximately $220 million through a temporary one percent surcharge for married couples who have a total income of more than $400,000 and single individuals with an income of $200,000. The additional income tax surcharge affects less than one percent of Georgia taxpayers. Continue reading

Representative Fludd Files Legislation to Solve State Budget Problems

House Speaker David Ralston Appoints Virgil Fludd to New Special Committee on Small Business Development and Job Creation

ATLANTA- House Speaker David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge) has appointed Representative Virgil Fludd (D-Tyrone) to the Special Committee on Small Business Development and Job Creation — a new standing committee in the Georgia House of Representatives. Continue reading

House Speaker David Ralston Appoints Virgil Fludd to New Special Committee on Small Business Development and Job Creation

Representatives Morgan & Fludd Announce Closing The Achievement Gap Education Summit

ATLANTA – The Closing the Achievement Gap Education Summit, co-sponsored by both Rep. Alisha Morgan (D-Austell) and Rep. Virgil Fludd (D-Tyrone), will take place at the State Capitol today, May 18th from 4 PM – 7 PM. The Summit will include an action center to connect stakeholders with advocacy organizations, followed by seminars in how the current achievement gap in Georgia education affects graduation rates and higher education. The Summit will conclude with a rally on the Capitol steps with remarks from civic and community leaders. Continue reading “Representatives Morgan & Fludd Announce Closing The Achievement Gap Education Summit”