Georgia Highway 120 Politics

House Appropriations Higher Education Subcommittee to Hold Hearing on Legislation that Would Amend Current Funding of Higher Education in Georgia

March 29, 2011

TweetATLANTA – The Higher Education Subcommittee of the House Appropriation Committee will hold a hearing to discuss House Resolution 383 at 3:00 PM on Wednesday, March 30th in room 341 of the state capitol. Introduced by State Representative Ed Rynders (R-Albany), HR 341 would improve the function of the Board of Regents by adding oversight [...]

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House Passes Legislation to Protect Georgians Against Threats from Celebratory Gunfire

March 28, 2011

TweetATLANTA – The Georgia House of Representatives today passed House Resolution 341 by a vote of 139 to 23. Introduced by State Representative Michele Henson (D-Stone Mountain), this legislation serves to increase public awareness of the dangers associated with celebratory gunfire. “The loss of an innocent human life is always tragic, but it seems even [...]

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Legislature Approaches Final Days of Session

March 25, 2011

TweetROSWELL (March 25, 2011) – The legislature is rapidly approaching the final seven days of the legislative session, and is scheduled to conclude its business on Thursday, April 14. While there are a number of important issues still in the pipeline, this has been a productive session up to this point. Here’s a look at [...]

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Representatives Respond to Protest Against Common Sense Immigration Reform

March 24, 2011

TweetEditors note: Someone is in need of PR 101 – “We are the voice…and this kind of protest….” You could have been a little more eloquent than that. A stupid statement like this will likely only show your arrogance. ATLANTA – State Representatives Matt Ramsey (R-Peachtree City), Rich Golick (R-Smyrna), Alex Atwood (R-Brunswick), Allen [...]

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Sen. Gooch Appointed to MARTA Oversight Committee

March 24, 2011

TweetATLANTA (March 24, 2011) – Sen. Steve Gooch (R-Dahlonega) has been appointed to the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority Oversight Committee (MARTOC), which oversees Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA). Members of this committee evaluate certain commercial development actions and the authority of MARTA. “I’m honored by this appointment and look forward to working with [...]

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Sen. Albers to Host Mountain Park Town Hall Meeting

March 18, 2011

TweetATLANTA (March 18, 2011) – Sen. John Albers (R-Roswell) will host a town hall meeting with Sen. Chip Rogers (R-Woodstock) in Mountain Park on Saturday, March 26, where he will deliver a presentation of legislative updates. Attendees will then have the opportunity to participate in a question and answer session. All residents of the 56th [...]

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Crossover Day marks Important Deadline for Lawmakers

March 18, 2011

TweetROSWELL (March 18, 2011) – Crossover Day marks an important milestone in the legislative process. It falls on Day 30 of the 40-day legislative session and is the last day that bills can cross from one chamber to another. In an effort to pass the remaining important legislation before the deadline, the Senate debated and [...]

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Sen. Rogers to Present Million Dollar Check from AHEAD Foundation to Aurora Day School

March 18, 2011

TweetATLANTA (March 18, 2010) – On Monday, Majority Leader Chip Rogers (R-Woodstock), Representative David Casas, and other Georgia lawmakers will present the students of the Aurora Day School with a million Dollar Check from the AHEAD Foundation. These funds were as a result of the Georgia Tax Credit Scholarship Bill (HB1133) which was passed in [...]

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Sen. Unterman to Present Resolution Honoring Jewish Heritage Month

March 18, 2011

TweetATLANTA (March 18, 2010) – On Monday, Senator Renee Unterman (R-Buford) will present SR 160 which honors September 2011 as Jewish Heritage Month. Sen. Unterman will be joined by Representative Michele Henson, Israeli Consul General Opher Aviran, Archbishop Wilton Gregory, Rabbi Ephriam Silverman and Logan Lawrence, a 9th grade Christian student from Vidalia High School, who [...]

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Senator Rogers Continues to Champion Property Tax Reform

March 18, 2011

TweetATLANTA (Friday, March 18, 2011) – On Wednesday, the Senate unanimously passed Senate Bill 234 which continues reform of the assessment and appeal process for property taxes. The measure, sponsored by Majority Leader Chip Rogers (R-Woodstock), further protects taxpayer rights to correct assessment errors and successfully appeal excessive property taxes. “Georgia property owners deserve a [...]

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