ATLANTA – State Representative Dar’shun Kendrick (D-Lithonia) recently participated in TechNet’s 2019 State Policy Conference and served as a panel judge during a pitch competition panel. Rep. Kendrick was the only Georgia legislator invited and one of only 20 legislators from 13 states who participated in this annual conference, which took place November 13-15 in Austin, Texas. Continue reading “Rep. Kendrick Participates in TechNet’s 2019 State Policy Conference in Austin”
Rep. Stovall Hosts Successful 3rd Annual Clayton County Back-to-School Block Party
ATLANTA – State Representative Valencia Stovall (D-Forest Park) recently hosted the 3rd Annual Clayton County Back-to-School Block Party on Friday, August 2, 2019. The block party celebrated the upcoming 2019 school year and provided school supplies for Clayton County residents. Continue reading “Rep. Stovall Hosts Successful 3rd Annual Clayton County Back-to-School Block Party”
Speaker Ralston Announces House of Representatives to Begin Work on AFY 2020 & FY 2021 State Budgets
State Appoints Committee on Economic Growth & Directs Appropriations Committee to Meet
ATLANTA – Speaker David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge) today announced that the Georgia House of Representatives will begin work this fall to prepare the Amended Fiscal Year 2020 and the Fiscal Year 2021 state budgets. Speaker Ralston has named a new Special Committee on Economic Growth, which will solicit input on potential new industries in the State of Georgia. Speaker Ralston has also directed the House Appropriations Committee to begin meeting to ensure adequate time and deliberation for the 2020 legislative session budgeting process. Continue reading “Speaker Ralston Announces House of Representatives to Begin Work on AFY 2020 & FY 2021 State Budgets”
Governor Kemp Signs the “Blind Bill” Sponsored by Rep. Gilliard
ATLANTA – State Representative Carl Gilliard (D- Garden City) announced that House Bill 79, or the “Blind Bill,” was signed into law by Governor Brian Kemp on Thursday, May 2, 2019. Sponsored by Rep. Gilliard, HB 79 will prevent government agencies and local authorities from discriminating against parents and legal guardians who are blind. Continue reading “Governor Kemp Signs the “Blind Bill” Sponsored by Rep. Gilliard”
Rep. Donna McLeod Introduces Legislation to Change Georgia Voting Laws
ATLANTA – State Representative Donna McLeod (D-Lawrenceville) recently introduced House Bills 210, 211 and 222, three pieces of legislation that would revise current voting laws in Georgia. Continue reading “Rep. Donna McLeod Introduces Legislation to Change Georgia Voting Laws”