ATLANTA – State Representative Penny Houston (R-Nashville) was recently appointed by Speaker David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge) to serve as an ex-officio member on the House Rural Development Council. This council, which was created by House Resolution 389 during the recent legislative session, will work with rural communities to find ways to encourage economic growth. Continue reading “Rep. Houston Appointed to House Rural Development Council”
Hearing Aid Coverage for Children Act Signed into Law by Gov. Deal
ATLANTA – State Representative Penny Houston (R-Nashville) today announced that Senate Bill 206, the Hearing Aid Coverage for Children Act, was signed into law by Governor Nathan Deal on Monday, May 8, 2017. SB 206 was co-sponsored by Rep. Houston and will require health insurance plans to provide hearing aid coverage for children in Georgia. Continue reading “Hearing Aid Coverage for Children Act Signed into Law by Gov. Deal”
Governor Signs Rep. Houston’s Bill to Revitalize Rural Downtowns
ATLANTA – State Representative Penny Houston (R-Nashville) today announced that House Bill 73 was signed into law by Governor Nathan Deal on Monday, May 8, 2017. HB 73, authored by Rep. Houston, will create tax credit incentives to promote the revitalization of rural downtowns in Georgia. Continue reading “Governor Signs Rep. Houston’s Bill to Revitalize Rural Downtowns”
Speaker Ralston Announces Members of the House Rural Development Council
ATLANTA – Speaker David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge) today announced the members of the House Rural Development Council. This council, which was created during the recent legislative session, will work with rural communities to find ways to encourage economic growth. Continue reading “Speaker Ralston Announces Members of the House Rural Development Council”
EDITORIAL: A Bold Change for Failing Schools
By State Representative Penny Houston (R-Nashville)
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