ATLANTA – Speaker David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge) today announced the members of the House Study Committee on Literary Instruction:
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Rep. Demetrius Douglas Named Johnson & Johnson’s 2022 Georgia Legislator of the Year
ATLANTA – State Representative Demetrius Douglas (D-Stockbridge) was recently named by Johnson & Johnson as its 2022 Georgia Legislator of the Year. Rep. Douglas was selected for his bipartisan legislative efforts to lower the cost of prescription drug prices.
Rep. Demetrius Douglas’ Legislation to Ensure Recess for K-5 Students Signed Into Law
ATLANTA – State Representative Demetrius Douglas (D-Stockbridge) today announced that House Bill 1283 was recently signed into law by Governor Brian Kemp on Monday, May 9, 2022. Sponsored by Rep. Douglas, HB 1283 will require schools to offer recess to K-5 students each school day.
Rep. Douglas Makes Constituents Aware of Start of Monthly Federal Child Tax Credit Payments
ATLANTA – State Representative Demetrius Douglas (D-Stockbridge) makes constituents aware that eligible Georgia families will start receiving monthly payments from the federal Expanded and Improved Child Tax Credit, which passed under the federal American Rescue Plan. As of yesterday, eligible families will receive monthly advance payments of $300 per child.
Georgia House Democratic Caucus to Hold Press Conference Tomorrow on Senate Bill 202, Other Elections Legislation
ATLANTA – The Georgia House Democratic Caucus, led by House Minority Leader James Beverly (D-Macon), will hold a press conference on Senate Bill 202 and other election legislation TOMORROW, Tuesday, March 23, 2021, upon adjournment at the South Wing Steps of the State Capitol.