ATLANTA – The Cobb County Legislative Delegation, chaired by State Representative David Wilkerson (D-Powder Springs), recently held a meeting with local and state agencies to discuss school safety plans regarding COVID-19, more commonly known as “coronavirus,” on Monday, March 9, 2020. Continue reading “Cobb County Legislative Delegation Holds Meeting on School Safety Plans for COVID-19”
Rep. Brett Harrell to Introduce 2020 Budget and Tax Reform Package
ATLANTA – State Representative Brett Harrell (R-Snellville), chairman of the House Ways & Means Committee, today announced that he will introduce tax reform legislation which seeks to cut personal income taxes. Chairman Harrell made the announcement at the Atlanta Press Club today with Speaker of the House David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge) and House Appropriations Chairman Terry England (R-Auburn). Continue reading “Rep. Brett Harrell to Introduce 2020 Budget and Tax Reform Package”
Rep. Sharon Cooper Files House Bill 1114 to Address Maternal Mortality in Georgia
ATLANTA – State Representative Sharon Cooper (R-Marietta), chairman of the Health & Human Services Committee, filed House Bill 1114 today to fight maternal mortality in Georgia. HB 1114 seeks to extend the duration of postpartum Medicaid coverage for new mothers from two months to six months. Chairman Cooper made the announcement at a press conference at the State Capitol today with Speaker of the House David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge). Continue reading “Rep. Sharon Cooper Files House Bill 1114 to Address Maternal Mortality in Georgia”
Rep. Houston Gaines Proposes Paid Parental Leave for State Employees
ATLANTA – State Representative Houston Gaines (R-Athens) filed legislation in the Georgia House of Representatives today providing paid parental leave to employees of the State of Georgia. Representative Gaines made the announcement today at a press conference at the State Capitol with Speaker of the House David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge). Continue reading “Rep. Houston Gaines Proposes Paid Parental Leave for State Employees”
Rep. Rutledge Named Vice Chairman of House Motor Vehicles Committee
ATLANTA – State Representative Dale Rutledge (R-McDonough) was recently named vice chairman of the House Motor Vehicles Committee by Speaker David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge). Continue reading “Rep. Rutledge Named Vice Chairman of House Motor Vehicles Committee”