ATLANTA – State Representative Yasmin Neal (D-Jonesboro) recently introduced House Resolution 129, which seeks to allow Georgia lottery revenue to be used for HOPE recipients to convert their HOPE scholarship to a small business startup loan to fund their business venture should they decide they want to try entrepreneurship instead of traditional college upon leaving high school. Rep. Neal’s legislation was recently passed by the House Economic Development & Tourism Committee and was sent to the House Rules Committee.
Rep. Yasmin Neal Announces Passage of Legislation to Protect Victims of Domestic Violence
ATLANTA – State Representative Yasmin Neal (D-Jonesboro) today announced that the Georgia House of Representatives passed House Bill 236, legislation which seeks to protect victims who have been granted a temporary protective order. On Monday, March 8, Rep. Neal’s legislation passed by a unanimous, bipartisan vote of 166-0 on the House floor and will now head to the Senate for consideration.
Rep. Yasmin Neal Receives 2011 Environmental Leadership Award from Georgia Conservation Voters
ATLANTA – State Representative Yasmin Neal (D-Jonesboro) recently received a 2011 Environmental Leadership Award from Georgia Conservation Voters, a statewide non-partisan organization dedicated to enhancing the quality of life of all Georgians by making conservation issues a top priority with Georgia’s elected officials, political candidates and voters. Continue reading “Rep. Yasmin Neal Receives 2011 Environmental Leadership Award from Georgia Conservation Voters”