ATLANTA – House Speaker David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge) recently appointed State Representative Demetrius Douglas (D-Stockbridge) to the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) Health and Human Services Committee. The Health and Human Services Committee is one of nine NCSL Standing Committees, which provides a forum for the discussion of major issues facing the states and allows legislators to learn from the experiences of other states. Continue reading “Rep. Demetrius Douglas Appointed to NCSL Health and Human Services Committee”
Rep. Douglas Introduces Legislation Requiring Daily Recess
ATLANTA – State Representative Demetrius Douglas (D-Stockbridge) recently introduced House Bill 273, legislation that would require Georgia’s local boards of education to schedule a daily recess period for students in kindergarten through fifth grade. Continue reading “Rep. Douglas Introduces Legislation Requiring Daily Recess”
Speaker David Ralston Appoints Members of House Study Committee on Professional Employer Organizations
ATLANTA — Speaker of the House David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge) has appointed the following members to the House Study Committee on Professional Employer Organizations: Continue reading “Speaker David Ralston Appoints Members of House Study Committee on Professional Employer Organizations”
Rep. Sandra Scott Commends Clayton County Delegation on Successful Legislative Session
ATLANTA — State Representative Sandra Scott (D-Rex), Chair of the Clayton County legislative delegation, commended the delegation for its work during the 2016 legislative session. Continue reading “Rep. Sandra Scott Commends Clayton County Delegation on Successful Legislative Session”
Rep. Demetrius Douglas’ Resolution Urging More Recess Time in Schools Receives Final Passage
ATLANTA – The Georgia House of Representatives gave final passage to House Resolution 1342, sponsored by State Representative Demetrius Douglas (D-Stockbridge), on March 16 during the 2016 legislative session. Continue reading “Rep. Demetrius Douglas’ Resolution Urging More Recess Time in Schools Receives Final Passage”