ATLANTA – Georgia House Minority Whip David Wilkerson (D-Powder Springs) today issued a statement in regards to the recent lawsuit filed by The Southern Poverty Law Center and Bondurant, Mixon & Elmore LLP against the Georgia Department of Labor (GDOL) for delays in processing unemployment claims:
Rep. Wilkerson Commends Bipartisan Effort to Establish Juneteenth as Federal Holiday
ATLANTA – Georgia House Minority Whip David Wilkerson (D-Powder Springs) commends the passage and signing of U.S. Senate Bill 475, or the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act, which recognizes June 19 as a federal holiday and commemorates the end of slavery in the U.S.
Georgia House Democratic Caucus Leaders Focused on Opposition to Election Legislation
ATLANTA – The leadership team of the Georgia House Democratic Caucus yesterday held a press conference to express the caucus’ opposition Senate Bill 202 ahead of Legislative Day 39.
Rep. Lewis-Ward Announces Legislation to Suspend Public School Rating System
ATLANTA – State Representative Regina Lewis-Ward (D-McDonough) recently filed legislation which would suspend Georgia school and school system ratings, as well as report cards for the 2020-2021 school year. Rep. Lewis-Ward’s proposed legislation seeks to relieve pressure on educators and academic administrators as they work to overcome challenges related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Rep. Mandisha Thomas Appointed to Minority Whip Team for the 2021-2022 Legislative Term
ATLANTA – State Representative Mandisha Thomas (D-Atlanta) was recently appointed to serve as member of House Minority Caucus Whip Team. Rep. Thomas was appointed to serve on the deputy whip team by House Minority Whip David Wilkerson (D-Powder Springs), and her appointment is for the 2021-2022 legislative term, which is concurrent with her service as member of the Georgia House of Representatives.