First week of session 2022

First week of session 2022

The first week of the 2022 session has ended  During this time the governor proposed a new budget which has some nice things in it, such as bonuses for teachers, raises for state employees and a tax refund. Do you know what is missing?  Medicaid expansion. Medicaid...
Bad Bills 2022

Bad Bills 2022

I first want to wish everybody a Happy New Year. The 2022 legislative session starts tomorrow and naturally the Republicans have introduced some awful legislation. NO MORE DROP BOXES? The first bill is courtesy of State Senator Butch Miller with Senate Bill 325 which...
Build Back Better

Build Back Better

House and Senate Working Family Caucus delegation meeting with Secretary of Labor Marty Walsh about President Biden’s Build Back Better initiative that will help all Georgians.  Looking forward to him returning during Special Session to address the full Working Family...
The Crown Act

The Crown Act

Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Contact: Betsy Theroux Friday, October 1, 2021 (404) 656-3996   betsy.theroux@house.ga.gov   Camille Taylor   (404) 656-0305   camille.taylor@house.ga.gov Gwinnett Area State Legislators Commend Local Passage of CROWN Act  ATLANTA...
Job Fair

Job Fair

Do you have a business or know of a business that wants to hire new employees but is having trouble finding qualified applicants? Hiring new employees is now a major issue for small businesses around the country. Gwinnett small businesses are certainly feeling that...
Shame at Georgia Department of Labor

Shame at Georgia Department of Labor

House & Senate members at the Georgia Department of Labor. The Governor and Labor Commissioner wants Georgians back to work but will not open up any DOL offices for Georgians to come in,to access their resources or benefits.  And the  Governor wants to cut off...