ATLANTA – State Representative Chuck Martin (R-Alpharetta) today announced a new special subcommittee of the House Higher Education Committee to address workforce development. This special subcommittee will examine current challenges the state is facing with respect to recruiting and retaining talent to Georgia’s workforce.
ACCG Honors Rep. Ron Stephens With 2021 ACCG Legislative Service Award
ATLANTA – State Representative Ron Stephens (R-Savannah), chair of the House Economic Development and Tourism Committee, was recently recognized by the Association County Commissioners of Georgia (ACCG) with a 2021 ACCG Legislative Service Award during a Bryan County Board of Commissioners meeting. The ACCG Legislative Service Awards program honors Georgia General Assembly members for their work during the legislative session.
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Speaker Ralston Announces Members of the House Rural Development Council for the 2021-2022 Session
ATLANTA – Speaker David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge) today announced the members of the House Rural Development Council for the 2021-2022 legislative session. This council, which was created in 2017, works with rural communities to find ways to encourage economic growth and job creation.
Chatham County Legislative Delegation to Host Pre-Legislative Forum
ATLANTA – The Chatham County Legislative Delegation will host its annual Pre-Legislative Forum on Friday, December 4, 2020, from 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. at the Savannah Convention Center.
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Rep. Stephens Announces House Passage of Georgia Broadband Opportunity Act
ATLANTA – State Representative Ron Stephens (R-Savannah), chairman of the House Economic Development & Tourism Committee, announces that the Georgia House of Representatives recently passed House Bill 244, or the Georgia Broadband Opportunity Act, by a vote of 116-44 on Thursday, March 12, 2020. HB 244 seeks to support rural quality-of-life improvements regarding online education, economic development and health care access for those in unserved or rural areas of the state and would require Georgia’s Electric Membership Corporations (EMCs) to charge fair and reasonable pole attachment rates as determined by the Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC). Continue reading “Rep. Stephens Announces House Passage of Georgia Broadband Opportunity Act”