ATLANTA – State Representative Josh Bonner (R-Fayetteville) today pre-filed House Bill 1, which will be known as the Forming Open and Robust University Minds (FORUM) Act. The FORUM Act is a policy that seeks to protect free speech, while also respecting the principles of academic freedom.
Rep. Spencer Announces Georgia Congressional Support of Spaceport
ATLANTA – State Representative Jason Spencer (R-Woodbine) today announced that Georgia’s congressional delegation in the United States House of Representatives supports Spaceport Camden and Camden County’s efforts to attain a Launch Site Operator’s License. Continue reading “Rep. Spencer Announces Georgia Congressional Support of Spaceport”
Rep. Spencer to Receive Oglethorpe Award
ATLANTA – State Representative Jason Spencer (R-Woodbine) is to receive the Oglethorpe Award from the Georgia Chapter of the National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA) for his significant contributions to bolster Georgia’s space industry on April 12, 2018. Continue reading “Rep. Spencer to Receive Oglethorpe Award”
Rep. Spencer Announces Release of FAA Spaceport Camden Environmental Impact Statement
ATLANTA – State Representative Jason Spencer (R-Woodbine) today announced that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) released Spaceport Camden’s Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) draft. FAA has been evaluating the environmental impacts of all proposed construction and operational activities at Spaceport Camden since fall 2015, and the recently released draft EIS includes potential environmental impacts associated with several factors, such as air quality, climate and natural resources. Continue reading “Rep. Spencer Announces Release of FAA Spaceport Camden Environmental Impact Statement”
Governor Signs Rep. Spencer’s Space Flight Legislation
ATLANTA – State Representative Jason Spencer (R-Woodbine) today announced that House Bill 1 was signed into law by Governor Nathan Deal on Monday, May 8, 2017. This legislation, sponsored by Rep. Spencer, will define procedures for space flight activity in Georgia. Continue reading “Governor Signs Rep. Spencer’s Space Flight Legislation”