By Sen. Chip Pearson
ATLANTA (November 21, 2008) – This week as we gather with family and friends, we give thanks and praise God for the many blessings in our lives.  During these challenging times for our nation, Thanksgiving is a time to remind us that hope is beyond the stock market, alternative energy solutions and [...]

ATLANTA (November 20, 2008) – Co-chairpersons Senator Renee Unterman (R-Buford) and Representative Mark Butler (R-Carrollton) led a joint Legislative Public Hearing today at the State Capitol to address the current status of the Department of Human Resources (DHR) restructuring efforts. The reorganization would create three separate departments reporting directly to the Governor: the Department of [...]

ATLANTA (November 18, 2008) – The State Senate Majority announced new leadership today during the Republican caucus elections. Senator Tommie Williams (R-Lyons) has been nominated for president pro tempore, which will go to a full vote before the Senate on January 12, 2009.

ATLANTA (November 17, 2008) – The joint Senate Appropriations subcommittee continued its meeting series today with the Human Development subcommittee and the Best Value in Government Task Force joint workshop at the Capitol. The subcommittee discussed agency reports, efficiencies, and cost savings for the Department of Labor, Department of Veterans Services, and Department of Human [...]

ATLANTA (November 14, 2008) – As part of the joint Senate Appropriations subcommittee meeting
series, the Community Health subcommittee and the Best Value in Government Task Force held a joint
workshop today at the Capitol to discuss agency reports, efficiencies, and cost savings for the
Composite State Board of Medical Examiners, Ga. Board of Physician Workforce, State Medical
Education [...]