ATLANTA — State Representative Rick Jasperse (R–Jasper), Chairman of Special Rules Committee and member of the House Health and Human Services Committee, today expressed concern over Cancer Treatment Centers of America’s (CTCA) bid to the Department of Community Health (DCH) to reclassify itself as a general acute care hospital. Continue reading “Rep. Jasperse Responds to CTCA Bid to Bypass Legislature”
Speaker David Ralston Appoints Members to House Study Committee on Children’s Mental Health
ATLANTA — Speaker of the House David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge) has appointed the following members to the House Study Committee on Children’s Mental Health: Continue reading “Speaker David Ralston Appoints Members to House Study Committee on Children’s Mental Health”
House Majority Whip Matt Ramsey Announces Whip Team for the 2015-2016 Legislative Term
ATLANTA – Georgia House Majority Whip Matt Ramsey (R-Peachtree City) today announced the appointment of his Deputy Whip team. Continue reading “House Majority Whip Matt Ramsey Announces Whip Team for the 2015-2016 Legislative Term”
House Speaker David Ralston Appoints Role of Federal Government in Education Study Committee
ATLANTA—House Speaker David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge) today announced the following appointments to the Role of Federal Government in Education Study Committee: Continue reading “House Speaker David Ralston Appoints Role of Federal Government in Education Study Committee”
Gov. Deal Signs Safe Carry Protection Act Sponsored by Rep. Jasperse
ATLANTA—State Representative Rick Jasperse (R–Jasper) commented today on Governor Nathan Deal signing into law House Bill 60, otherwise known as The Safe Carry Protection Act. Sponsored by Rep. Jasperse, HB 60 primarily seeks to protect the second amendment rights of citizens and will allow licensed weapons holders to carry their firearms in more places in Georgia than currently allowed by state law. Continue reading “Gov. Deal Signs Safe Carry Protection Act Sponsored by Rep. Jasperse”