ATLANTA – State Representative Kevin Tanner (R-Dawsonville), Chairman of the House Transportation Committee and of the House Commission on Transit Governance & Funding, recently received the 2017 Georgia Transit Association’s President’s Award: Transit Champion of the Year for his contribution to transit and work with the House Study Commission on Transit Funding and Governance. The Georgia Transit Association (GTA) presented Rep. Tanner with the award at the conclusion of the House Commission on Transit Governance & Funding meeting in Savannah on Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2018. Continue reading “Rep. Tanner Receives 2017 Georgia Transit Association President’s Award”
Speaker Ralston Announces Members of the Joint Study Committee on Stream Buffers in Georgia
ATLANTA – Speaker David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge) today announced the members of the Joint Study Committee on Stream Buffers in Georgia: Continue reading “Speaker Ralston Announces Members of the Joint Study Committee on Stream Buffers in Georgia”
Rep. LaRiccia Appointed to Executive Committee of the Southern Georgia Regional Transportation Roundtable
ATLANTA – State Representative Kevin Tanner (R-Dawsonville), Chairman of the House Transportation Committee, recently appointed State Representative Dominic LaRiccia (R-Douglas) to serve on the Executive Committee of the Southern Georgia Regional Transportation Roundtable. This committee will discuss Transportation Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (TSPLOST) implementation within Rep. LaRiccia’s district. Continue reading “Rep. LaRiccia Appointed to Executive Committee of the Southern Georgia Regional Transportation Roundtable”
Speaker Ralston Announces Members of the House Commission on Transit Governance & Funding
ATLANTA – Speaker David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge) today announced the members of the House Commission on Transit Governance & Funding. This commission, which was created during the recent legislative session by House Resolution 848, will study Georgia’s transit needs and analyze ways for the state to adequately plan and provide for those needs. Continue reading “Speaker Ralston Announces Members of the House Commission on Transit Governance & Funding”
Governor Signs Legislation to Address Opioid Abuse Sponsored by Rep. Tanner
ATLANTA – State Representative Kevin Tanner (R-Dawsonville) today announced that House Bill 249 was signed into law by Governor Nathan Deal on Thursday, May 4, 2017. This legislation, sponsored by Rep. Tanner, includes methods to address opioid abuse in Georgia. Continue reading “Governor Signs Legislation to Address Opioid Abuse Sponsored by Rep. Tanner”