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ATLANTA – The Georgia Legislative Black Caucus (GLBC) today announced its support for House Bill 426, which would increase the penalties for hate crimes. Continue reading “The Georgia Legislative Black Caucus (GLBC) Supports Bill to Increase Penalties for Hate Crimes”
ATLANTA – Georgia House Minority Whip William Boddie (D-East Point) today announced the appointment of the House Minority Deputy Whips for the 2019-2020 legislative term. Continue reading “House Minority Whip William Boddie Announces Minority Deputy Whips for the 2019-2020 Legislative Term”
ATLANTA – The Georgia Legislative Black Caucus (GLBC) today issued a call to action in observance of the 90th birthday of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The GLBC’s call to action is issued to all citizens and elected officials to act now to dissolve political tension in Georgia. Continue reading “The Georgia Legislative Black Caucus (GLBC) Issues Call to Action”
ATLANTA – Speaker David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge) today announced the members of six study committees established by the House of Representatives during the 2018 legislative session. Those study committees and their respective members are: Continue reading “Speaker Ralston Announces Members of Several House Study Committees”
ATLANTA – State Representative Karen Bennett (D-Stone Mountain) welcomed the Rev. Micheal Benton of Fairfield Baptist Church to the Georgia State Capitol on Thursday, March 29, 2018. Benton was joined by his wife, Dr. Y’vonne Benton, and members of the congregation, and during a reception, Rep. Bennett presented Benton with House Resolution 1753 in honor of his 40 years of service to his church and community. Continue reading “Rep. Bennett Honors Retired Fairfield Baptist Church Pastor at the State Capitol”