Rep. Peake and the Joint Study Committee on Prescription of Medical Cannabis for Serious Medical Conditions Discuss Recommendations at Final Hearing

ATLANTA — State Representative Allen Peake (R-Macon) and the members of the Joint Study Committee on Prescription of Medical Cannabis for Serious Medical Conditions held their final meeting today at the State Capitol to discuss potential guidelines and recommendations for future legislation. Rep. Peake released the following comment about the committee’s last meeting: Continue reading “Rep. Peake and the Joint Study Committee on Prescription of Medical Cannabis for Serious Medical Conditions Discuss Recommendations at Final Hearing”

Rep. Allen Peake Pre-Files Medical Cannabis Bill

Rep. Peake pre-filing the bill. Also pictured: Morgan Walsh, Assistant Clerk for Information Services.

ATLANTA— State Representatives Allen Peake (R-Macon) today pre-filed legislation that would allow for the use and production of medical cannabis in Georgia. Rep. Peake’s legislation will be assigned as House Bill 1 for the 2015 legislative session. Continue reading “Rep. Allen Peake Pre-Files Medical Cannabis Bill”

Rep. Allen Peake and Rep. Micah Gravley Announce Online Release of “Growing Hope” Documentary

ATLANTA— State Representatives Allen Peake (R-Macon) and Micah Gravley (R-Douglasville) today announced that the Growing Hope film, which recently premiered in Dallas, Georgia, is now available in full length online. Growing Hope is a documentary that follows the life of HB 885 and focuses on decisions parents in Georgia are making to receive treatment for their children. Continue reading “Rep. Allen Peake and Rep. Micah Gravley Announce Online Release of “Growing Hope” Documentary”

Rep. Peake Tours Epilepsy Unit at Children’s Hospital, GRU Research Labs, Comments on Committee’s Fourth Hearing

AUGUSTA, GA — State Representative Allen Peake (R-Macon), along with members of the Joint Study on Prescription of Medical Cannabis for Serious Medical Conditions, today toured the Children’s Hospital of Georgia, as well as the research labs at Georgia Regents University in Augusta. Following their tour, the committee held its fourth hearing at Georgia Regents University. Rep. Peake released the following comment following Wednesday’s events: Continue reading “Rep. Peake Tours Epilepsy Unit at Children’s Hospital, GRU Research Labs, Comments on Committee’s Fourth Hearing”

House Republican Caucus Re-elects Officers

ATLANTA – The House Republican Caucus met today and re-elected its key leaders. The Majority Caucus nominated House Speaker David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge) and House Speaker Pro-Tempore Jan Jones (R-Milton) as the caucus nominees for their current positions and re-elected Majority Leader Larry O’Neal (R-Bonaire), House Majority Whip Matt Ramsey (R-Peachtree City), Majority Caucus Chairman Matt Hatchett (R-Dublin), Majority Caucus Vice-Chairman Sam Teasley (R-Marietta) and Majority Caucus Secretary/Treasurer Allen Peake (R-Macon). Continue reading “House Republican Caucus Re-elects Officers”