ATLANTA – State Representative Karen Bennett (D-Stone Mountain), chair of the Georgia Legislative Black Caucus (GLBC), today issued the following statement on House Bill 1114, which was recently signed into law by Governor Brian Kemp on Thursday, June 16, 2020: Continue reading “Georgia Legislative Black Caucus Issues Statement on House Bill 1114”
Georgia Legislative Black Caucus Issues Statement Urging Gov. Kemp to Veto House Bill 838
ATLANTA – State Representative Karen Bennett (D-Stone Mountain), chair of the Georgia Legislative Black Caucus (GLBC), today issued the following statement on House Bill 838, which has been sent to Governor Brian Kemp for consideration:
Georgia Legislative Black Caucus Issues Statement on House Bill 426
ATLANTA – State Representative Karen Bennett (D-Stone Mountain), chair of the Georgia Legislative Black Caucus (GLBC), today issued the following statement on the final passage of House Bill 426, hate crimes legislation, on Tuesday, June 23, 2020: Continue reading “Georgia Legislative Black Caucus Issues Statement on House Bill 426”
Georgia Legislative Black Caucus Issues Statement on Death of Rayshard Brooks
ATLANTA – State Representative Karen Bennett (D-Stone Mountain), chair of the Georgia Legislative Black Caucus (GLBC), today issued the following statement in response to the recent death of Mr. Rayshard Brooks, who died as a result of multiple gunshot wounds inflicted by an Atlanta police officer: Continue reading “Georgia Legislative Black Caucus Issues Statement on Death of Rayshard Brooks”
Georgia Legislative Black Caucus Issues Statement on Voting Challenges Across State
ATLANTA – State Representative Karen Bennett (D-Stone Mountain), chair of the Georgia Legislative Black Caucus (GLBC), today issued the following statement in response to various challenges Georgia voters have faced as they cast ballots for the state, presidential and general primary election: