Rep. Mitchell Horner Applauds Unanimous House Passage of Legislation to Strengthen Oversight of State Finances

ATLANTA – State Representative Mitchell Horner (R-Ringgold) applauds the recent unanimous House passage of House Bill 1178, legislation he sponsored that would create the Budget and Fiscal Affairs Oversight Committee of the Georgia House, which would be authorized to request performance audits of any entity that receives state funds.

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Democratic Members of House and Senate Education Committees Hold Hearing to Discuss AP African American Studies Course

ATLANTA – Last week, Democratic members of the House and Senate Education committees convened a hearing at the Coverdell Legislative Office Building to discuss the ongoing debate surrounding the Advanced Placement (AP) African American Studies course. These members released the following statement:

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Rep. Doreen Carter, Democratic House and Senate Members Release Statement Following State Superintendent Richard Woods’ Decision to Approve AP African American Course

ATLANTA – State Representative Doreen Carter (D-Lithonia) and fellow Democratic members of the House and Senate Education committees today issued the following statement regarding State Superintendent of Schools Richard Woods’ decision to approve the Advanced Placement (AP) African American Studies course, reversing his initial decision:

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Rep. Segun Adeyina, Democratic House and Senate Members Release Statement Following State Superintendent Richard Woods’ Decision to Approve AP African American Course

ATLANTA – State Representative Segun Adeyina (D-Grayson) and fellow Democratic members of the House and Senate Education committees today issued the following statement regarding State Superintendent of Schools Richard Woods’ decision to approve the Advanced Placement (AP) African American Studies Course, reversing his initial decision:

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