This session I have introduced HB 8, a minimum wage bill to the Georgia House of Representatives. HB 8 would raise the minimum wage to $15 an hour which would benefit all of Georgia’s working families. A $15 minimum wage won’t break the economy. In...
I had a terrific time at the Gwinnett County Democratic Party monthly breakfast meeting. Make plans now to attend the next one on February 14th. I hope to see you there!!!
Yesterday was the swearing in the of 2015 Legislative session of the Georgia Assembly. I want to tell you all how proud I am to serve the people of my district and Georgia.
The 2015 Georgia State Assembly session will start in the beginning of January. In preparation, I and State Rep. Tyrone Brooks (D-Atlanta), have prefiled a bill which, if passed, would increase the state’s minimum wage to $15 per hour. Our bill, House Bill 8,...
It was a wonderful Labor Day celebrating labor with the Savannah Regional Central Labor Council in Savannah, Georgia. I enjoyed the day with lots of good friends. Even Jason Carter stopped by!
Last week I attended Democratic National Committee meeting in downtown Atlanta. We talked about the coming elections in November and how important it is for all Democrats to get out and vote! You see, when Democrats don’t vote, Republicans win and that is not...
