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Labor Day Picnic
A great labor day picnic sponsored by the North Georgia Labor Council. I do appreciate being with my elected colleagues and workers and have always appreciated what unions have done for me and my family. We can thank Labor for the Middle Class , 40 hour work week ,...
Labor Day
Labor Day 2024 Monday is Labor Day and for most people, this day means the end of the summer season, picnics and a long weekend. I do enjoy all those things that come at the end of the summer but Labor Day means more to me. As a former labor leader, I look at Labor...
The Convention and Beyond
Lots of fund and enthusiasm The Democratic National Convention was wonderful to watch last week, with great speakers and lots of enthusiasm for our candidates Kamala Harris and Tim Walz. I hope you got to see some of it and enjoyed it as much as I did. We have less...
Rep. McClain’s Statement on President Biden
Today a man of character and integrity decided it was time to step aside to allow the American people the choice of moving forward or going backwards. Thank you President Biden for your over 50 years of service and leadership. In the past 3 1/2 years, you have...
July 4
These past few weeks have been very difficult on the political front. First, the former President is convicted of 34 felonies in a New York court. Shortly afterwards, the United States Supreme Court ruled that a President has immunity for official acts committed...
Did You vote in the primaries yet?
Linda and I already voted. I urge you to get out and vote too. Early primary voting continues until May 17 from 7 AM to 7 PM including weekend voting. Why is it important to vote in the primary? You will be electing judges and school board members (districts 1,...
A Bad Bad Bill
SB 362 which bans Georgia businesses from voluntarily recognizing a unions is one awful bill and does nothing to make Georgia #1 for Business. This bill keeps any business that recognizes a union from getting any state subsidies. Companies like AT&T and UPS...
The Fight for Public Education
Public Education funding is the biggest part of the State’s budget. However Georgia Republicans seem to want to use it for their own friends in the form of school vouchers. The Georgia House just passed SB 233 which provides school vouchers for private schools....
I’m running again!
After contemplating on running for re-election to the Georgia State House, today I qualified to run again,with the blessing of Linda. I'm looking forward to serving the people of Georgia and my District if they elect me again. This will be my 7th term.