Georgia House of Representatives
House Media Services Office
By State Representative Jesse Petrea (R-Savannah)
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This November, Bryan County voters will have an opportunity to decide an issue that affects nearly every homeowner in our community—whether families should continue to face ever increasing property tax bills simply because the value of their home rises on paper.
Continue reading “EDITORIAL: Rep. Jesse Petrea: Bryan County Voters Have a Chance to Protect Homeowners”By State Representative Jesse Petrea (R-Savannah)
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Georgia has offered the Public Safety Memorial Grant (PSMG) to children of fallen or permanently disabled public servants since the early 1990s. This outstanding program is funded by state appropriations and public donations. If you donated to the children of officers killed or permanently disabled in the line of duty when you renewed your license at the Department of Drivers Services, you supported this grant.
Continue reading “GUEST EDITORIAL: Georgia Expands Tuition Grant to Honor Public Servants Who Make the Ultimate Sacrifice”By State Representative Jesse Petrea (R-Savannah)
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As chairman of the House Human Relations and Aging Committee in the Georgia General Assembly, and with decades of experience in health care and community-based services to the frail, elderly and developmentally disabled, I have witnessed firsthand the impact of high prescription drug prices. Too many patients skip doses, take less than prescribed or delay filling a prescription altogether just to save money. These decisions can have life-threatening consequences. This is not a rare occurrence. It’s a growing crisis affecting families in my district, across Georgia and throughout the country.
Continue reading “GUEST EDITORIAL: It’s Time to put Patients First”ATLANTA –State Representative Jesse Petrea (R-Savannah), chairman of the House Human Relations and Aging Committee, along with other Georgia lawmakers, officially launched the Pro-Enforcement Immigration Caucus, a new group dedicated to advancing immigration enforcement efforts, supporting law enforcement agencies and promoting the rule of law across the state.
Continue reading “Chairman Jesse Petrea, Georgia Lawmakers, Launch Pro-Enforcement Immigration Caucus at State Capitol”ATLANTA – The Georgia House of Representatives’ Committee on Assignments named State Representative Jesse Petrea (R-Savannah) as the Chairman of the House Human Relations and Aging Committee.
Continue reading “Rep. Jesse Petrea Reappointed Chairman of the House Human Relations and Aging Committee”