ATLANTA – The Georgia Legislative Black Caucus (GLBC), chaired by State Representative Karen Bennett (D-Stone Mountain), today issued the following statement in response to recent actions taken by Governor Brian Kemp and the Georgia General Assembly regarding the novel coronavirus, COVID-19:
Rep. Bennett Votes to Ratify Public Health State of Emergency to Address COVID-19
ATLANTA – State Representative Karen Bennett (D-Stone Mountain), along with members of the Georgia General Assembly, recently convened for a special legislative session to ratify Governor Brian Kemp’s proclamation of a public health state of emergency in Georgia on Monday, March 16, 2020. Continue reading “Rep. Bennett Votes to Ratify Public Health State of Emergency to Address COVID-19”
Georgia Legislative Black Caucus Announces 2020 Legislative Priorities
ATLANTA – The Georgia Legislative Black Caucus (GLBC), chaired by State Representative Karen Bennett (D-Stone Mountain), recently announced its 2020 legislative priorities in honor of Black History Month and ahead of the GLBC’s 45th annual Heritage Dinner. The GLBC, which is comprised of 65 House and Senate members, made the announcement during a press conference on Thursday, February 5. Continue reading “Georgia Legislative Black Caucus Announces 2020 Legislative Priorities”
Georgia Legislative Black Caucus Issues Statement on Passing of Sen. Greg Kirk
ATLANTA – The Georgia Legislative Black Caucus (GLBC), chaired by State Representative Karen Bennett (D-Stone Mountain), today issued the following statement on the passing of State Senator Greg Kirk (R-Americus), who served as chairman of the Senate State and Local Governmental Operations Committee: Continue reading “Georgia Legislative Black Caucus Issues Statement on Passing of Sen. Greg Kirk”
Georgia Legislative Black Caucus Issues Statement on Federal Judicial Ruling on Purging Georgia Voter Registry
ATLANTA – The Georgia Legislative Black Caucus (GLBC), chaired by State Representative Karen Bennett (D-Stone Mountain), today issued the following statement in response to the recent ruling by U.S. District Judge Steve Jones to uphold the purge of more than 300,000 voters from the state’s voter registry: Continue reading “Georgia Legislative Black Caucus Issues Statement on Federal Judicial Ruling on Purging Georgia Voter Registry”