Rep. Matt Reeves’ Safer Hospitals Act Receives Final Passage
State Representative Matt Reeves (R-Duluth) today announced that the Georgia General Assembly recently gave final passage to House Bill 383, or the Safer Hospitals Act. Sponsored by Rep. Reeves, the Safer Hospitals Act would allow all Georgia hospitals to form hospital campus police departments with POST certified law enforcement officers, similar to college campus police […]
Sewon America Announces 740 New Jobs in Effingham County
Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that Sewon America, a subsidiary of Korean-based Sewon Precision Industry Co., will create 740 new jobs in Rincon and invest more than $300 million in a new Effingham County manufacturing facility. This project is the largest known private investment in the City of Rincon, to-date. This announcement also fulfills […]
Sens. Ossoff, Lummis Launch Bipartisan Push to Help More Veterans Access Breast Cancer Screenings
According to a study over the last decade, women who regularly participate in mammograms are 60% less likely to die from breast cancer Sens. Ossoff & Lummis, bipartisan group of lawmakers call on the VA to improve its mammogram services and expand access to mobile mammography units Washington, D.C. — After hearing directly from veterans […]
IRS tells millions to hold off on filing income tax returns
The IRS is aware of questions involving special tax refunds or payments made by states in 2022; we are working with state tax officials as quickly as possible to provide additional information and clarity for taxpayers. There are a variety of state programs that distributed these payments in 2022 and the rules surrounding them are […]
Sen. Ossoff Meets with Korean Ambassador Cho Tae-yong
Sen. Ossoff maintains frequent contact with Korean leaders Washington, D.C. — This week, U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff met again with South Korea’s Ambassador to the United States, Cho Tae-yong. Marking the 70th anniversary of the U.S.-ROK alliance, Sen. Ossoff and Ambassador Cho affirmed their shared commitments to further strengthening cooperation between the United States and […]
‘Kia Day’ in Georgia
At the first “Kia Day” Governor Brian Kemp and Kia officials celebrated the company’s proud partnership with the State of Georgia. Highlighting the more than 3,000 Georgians employed by Kia Georgia and the 14,000 indirect jobs supported by the company’s West Point facility, Governor Kemp also recognized the company’s role in helping Georgia achieve its […]
USCIS, Redesigns Green Card and Employment Authorization Document
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced today new designs to improve security of Permanent Resident Cards (also known as Green Cards) and Employment Authorization Documents (EADs). USCIS will begin issuing the redesigned cards on Jan. 30, 2023. The new Green Card and EAD designs contain state-of-the-art technology that continue to safeguard national security and […]
Governor Brian P. Kemp’s 2023 State of the State Address
브라이언 켐프 조지아 주지사 2023년도 연두교서 Lt. Governor Jones, Speaker Burns, President Pro Tem Kennedy, Speaker Pro Tem Jones, members of the General Assembly, Constitutional Officers, Mayor Dickens, members of the judiciary, members of the consular corps, and my fellow Georgians: When I delivered my first State of the State address in this chamber four […]
Gov. Kemp Announces Administration Floor Leaders for 2023-2024 General Assembly
Gov. Kemp Announces Administration Floor Leaders for 2023-2024 General AssemblyAtlanta, GA – Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced his selection of Floor Leaders for the 2023-2024 General Assembly. “As we enter a session of importance for all Georgians, I’m proud to announce the dedicated public servants who will serve as my Floor Leaders,” said Governor […]
The Georgia Legislative AAPI Caucus
Jan. 17, 2023, members of the Georgia AAPI Caucus held a press conference to announce its new leadership team and its priorities for the 2023 legislative session on the South Wing Steps of the Georgia State Capitol. The Georgia Legislative AAPI Caucus is one of the largest caucuses for AAPI legislators in the nation. The […]