By State Representative Kim Schofield (D-Atlanta)
(378 words) Continue reading “EDITORIAL: Honoring Georgia’s Crossing Guards and Safety Patrols”
House Passes Rep. Spencer’s Hidden Predator Act
ATLANTA – The Georgia House of Representatives today unanimously passed House Bill 605, the Hidden Predator Act, sponsored by State Representative Jason Spencer (R-Woodbine), by a vote of 170-0. HB 605 is the latest update to the Hidden Predator Act and would provide provisions that would hold negligent or grossly negligent individuals or entities who conceal child abuse accountable. Continue reading “House Passes Rep. Spencer’s Hidden Predator Act”
Clayton County Legislative Delegation Holds Press Conference on Tax Legislation
ATLANTA – The Clayton County Legislative Delegation yesterday held a press conference in response to an earlier press conference by Governor Nathan Deal on proposed legislation to update Georgia’s tax code, House Bill 918. Continue reading “Clayton County Legislative Delegation Holds Press Conference on Tax Legislation”
Rep. Micah Gravley Receives American Conservative Union Award
ATLANTA— State Representative Micah Gravley (R-Douglasville) was recently recognized by the American Conservative Union (ACU) with the 2015 Award for Conservative Achievement. Continue reading “Rep. Micah Gravley Receives American Conservative Union Award”
Bi-Partisan Support for Women’s Protection Bill
By State Representative Keisha Waites (D-Atlanta)
Jane, a 14-year-old high school student became pregnant as a result of rape. Continue reading “Bi-Partisan Support for Women’s Protection Bill”