FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACTS: February 7, 2017 Megan Whittemore, 202-228-1023 Caroline Vanvick, 202-224-6594 Senators Perdue, Cotton Propose Rational Changes To Legal Immigration RAISE Act restores historic immigration levels to meet needs of economy WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators David Perdue (R-GA) and Tom Cotton (R-AR) today unveiled the Reforming American Immigration […]
Read More »Senator David Perdue, Parents, & Education Leaders Applaud New Secretary Of Education Betsy DeVos
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACTS: February 7, 2017 Megan Whittemore, 202-228-1023 Caroline Vanvick, 202-224-6594 Senator David Perdue, Parents, & Education Leaders Applaud New Secretary Of Education Betsy DeVos WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator David Perdue (R-GA) today voted to confirm President Donald J. Trump’s nominee for Secretary of Education, Betsy DeVos and joined […]
Read More »GAE Statement on DeVos Confirmation
For Immediate Release February 7, 2017 GAE Statement on DeVos Confirmation Please attribute the […]
Read More »Collins Advocates for Improved Neonatal VA Benefits
Jessica Andrews (202) 225-9893 [email protected] February 7, 2017 Collins Advocates for Improved Neonatal VA Benefits WASHINGTON—Today Congressman Doug Collins (R-Ga.) introduced H.R. 907, the Newborn Care Improvement Act, which would lengthen the amount of time newborns of female veterans can receive medical care through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Currently, female veterans can receive up […]
Read More »Convoy of Care – South Georgia Tornado Relief
Georgia Bureau of Investigation News Release Contact: Natalie Ammons [email protected] For Immediate Release February 6, 2017 Convoy of Care – South Georgia Tornado Relief Atlanta, Georgia – The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is once again partnering with state law enforcement agencies, Channel 2 WSB-TV, the Georgia Motor Trucking […]
Read More »Wrapping Up Our First Month Back
Contact: Ines Owens, Acting Director [email protected] 404.656.0028 Wrapping up Our First Month Back By: Sen. Steve Gooch (R – Dahlonega) January has been a productive month for the Senate, but this last week has been especially busy. Committees are now in full swing, and I had multiple guests that I was proud to have at […]
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Gov. Nathan Deal appointed Hawk to the Georgia Child Fatality Review Panel
Coroner appointed to Child Fatality Review Panel Photo by: CLAY NEELY / THE NEWNAN TIMES-HERALD “It’s just where God led me,” said Coweta County Coroner, Richard Hawk. “I went from helping the living to speaking for the dead.” It’s definitely not the job for everyone. When Richard Hawk ran for the office of coroner in […]
Read More »Lawmakers Return to the Capitol on Georgia Healthcare Issues
ATLANTA — Lawmakers began talks about the ongoing opioid crisis this week at the Georgia Capitol as lawmakers passed the quarter mark of the 40-day working session. Here’s a look at some of the major activity, major goals in proposed legislation and what’s coming up when lawmakers return to the Capitol on Tuesday: HIGHLIGHTS OF […]
Read More »Georgia DOT Contracts Awarded for Senate District 51
Press Release Contact: Ines Owens, Acting Director [email protected] 404.656.0028 Georgia DOT Contracts Awarded for Senate District 51 ATLANTA (January 25, 2017) | The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) awarded approximately $8.6 million for road projects in Senate District 51 as part of a $54 million statewide construction and maintenance upgrade. Projects […]
Read More »Warriors Veteran Outreach will host it’s February meeting
Warriors Veteran Outreach meeting: Warriors Veteran Outreach will host it’s February meeting on Tuesday February 7 at 7 PM. All veterans and patriots are welcome at the Journey Church Fellowship Hall Hwy 64 West, Murphy – mile marker 18 Telephone # 828-557-6881 or visit WarriorsVeteranOutreach.com Gary Gobeo 828-557-5788 [email protected] for Warriors Veteran Outreach PO Box 134 […]
Read More »Sen. Gooch Receives 2016 Legislator of the Year Award
PRESS RELEASE Contact: Ines Owens, Acting Director [email protected] 404.656.0028 Sen. Gooch Receives 2016 Legislator of the Year Award ATLANTA (January 19, 2017) | Sen. Steve Gooch (R– Dahlonega) was named as a ‘2016 Legislator of the Year’ by InsiderAdvantage and James Magazine during their “2016 Influential Georgians” reception on Wednesday. “It […]
Read More »2017 Budget Hearings Update
2017 Budget Hearings Update By: Sen. Steve Gooch (R – Dahlonega) The Senate reconvened for week two after a day off in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. This week was dedicated to Senate and House Appropriation Committee’s budget hearings. Governor Nathan Deal and Georgia’s various agencies outline their policy and budget proposals […]
Read More »Insider Advantage/James Magazine Present “Influential Georgians” Awards
Insider Advantage/James Magazine Present “Influential Georgians” Awards IAG CEO Phil Kent and Speaker of the House David Ralston present the ‘Top Legislators’ award to Rep. Barry Fleming, Rep. Stacey Evans, & Sen. Steve Gooch Atlanta’s Commerce Club was the venue yesterday evening for the Insider Advantage/James Magazine “2016 Influential Georgians” reception sponsored by the […]
Read More »Working after Crossover Day
COLUMN Contact: Ines Owens, Acting Director [email protected] 404.656.0028 Working after Crossover Day By: Sen. Steve Gooch (R – Dahlonega) Crossover Day was a wild ride for everyone involved, but like every year, we made it through—even if it was late into the night. Starting this week, the Senate will be voting on bills […]
Read More »Stephens County and Flowery Branch Students Admitted to Service Academies
Jessica Andrews (202) 225-9893 [email protected] March 10, 2017 Stephens County and Flowery Branch Students Admitted to Service Academies WASHINGTON— Congressman Doug Collins (R-Ga.) is pleased to announce that Nikhil Patel and Braden Parks have received fully qualified offers of admission to attend U.S. Military Service Academies as part of the class of 2021. Congressman […]
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