ATLANTA – State Representative Ron Stephens (R-Savannah) celebrated the 21st Anniversary of Georgia’s Pre-K program this week by visiting The Children’s Village at the Crossroad as part of “Georgia Pre-K Week.” During his visit, Rep. Stephens read to a group of 4-year-old pre-kindergarten students and saw firsthand the learning that happens each day thanks to Georgia’s Pre-K Program.
House Speaker David Ralston Announces Appointments to the House Study Committee on Professional Licensing Boards
ATLANTA- House Speaker David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge) today announced the following appointments to the House Study Committee on Professional Licensing Boards:
Rep. Stephens Participates in Canada Border Study Tour to Promote Automobile Industry in the South
ATLANTA – State Representative Ron Stephens (R-Savannah) recently participated in a Border Study Tour of the border between Detroit, Michigan and Windsor, Ontario, Canada. The Border Study Tour was designed to educate state legislators about the U.S.-Canada economic partnership and benefits that border initiatives may have for Georgia and other Southern states.
Rep. Stephens’ Legislation Signed Into Law by Governor
ATLANTA – State Representative Ron Stephens (R-Savannah) commented today on Governor Nathan Deal signing into law House Bill 1027, legislation that closes loopholes and clarifies provisions of the state tax credit for film and video production in Georgia. Sponsored by Rep. Stephens, HB 1027 passed the General Assembly with broad, bipartisan support during this year’s legislative session, receiving a vote of 154 to 4 in the House and a unanimous vote of 46 to 0 in the Senate. Continue reading “Rep. Stephens’ Legislation Signed Into Law by Governor”
Georgia General Assembly Endorses Harbor Deepening Efforts
ATLANTA—The Georgia House of Representatives today passed Senate Resolution 312 with a vote of 167 to 3, endorsing the harbor deepening efforts in Savannah and Charleston, as well as the proposed port in Jasper County, SC. Continue reading “Georgia General Assembly Endorses Harbor Deepening Efforts”