2011 Georgia General Assembly Archives - Page 3 of 4

Murphy: Immigration reform bill offers tweak to existing laws

January 28, 2011 Express Telegraph

By Sen. Jack Murphy My colleague, Sen. Bill Heath, possibly said it best. Georgians, he said, are known world wide for our hospitality and common sense. But when we look at the rising rates of

Deal hammers message of smaller government

January 16, 2011 Express Telegraph

Since taking office, Gov. Nathan Deal has focused his message on fiscal conservatism and reducing the size of the state government – a message that has seemingly resonated with GOP lawmakers statewide.

Deal: ‘Let us be frugal and wise’

January 10, 2011 Express Telegraph

Rebuking a growth in government, Gov. Nathan Deal in his inaugural address called on Georgians to assume personal responsibility, saying he will continue to fight Washington over the healthcare reform Congress passed last year. “The

A look back at 2010’s hotly contested elections

December 31, 2010 Express Telegraph

ATLANTA – Here is a brief recap of 2010 elections headlines in Georgia: Democrats jump ship, join GOP: A number of Democratic state lawmakers and a Hall County commissioner decided they could better serve their

Orrock honored by Progressive States Network

December 7, 2010 Express Telegraph

ATLANTA — State Sen. Nan Orrock, D-Atlanta, will be honored today by the Progressive States Network with the 2010 State Progressive Leader Award. Orrock will be presented with this award at the Legislative Leadership Retreat

Deal taps Butterworth to serve as administration’s Senate floor leader

December 6, 2010 Express Telegraph

ATLANTA — State Sen. Jim Butterworth, R-Clarkesville, was appointed Friday by Gov.-elect Nathan Deal to serve as a Senate Administration Floor Leader for the 2011-2012 Senate term. “I am extremely honored by this appointment from

Longtime state senator changes to GOP

November 29, 2010 Express Telegraph

A long time Democratic state legislator from South Georgia on Monday switched to the majority party. State Sen. Tim Golden joined the Republican party, further bolstering the party’s lead in the state Senate. Republicans now

Powell leaves Democrats, joins GOP

November 10, 2010 Express Telegraph

ATLANTA – State Rep. Alan Powell, a Democrat from Hartwell, is switching parties, saying that he can better represent his constituents by serving in the state legislature as a Republican. “My duty is to represent

Ga. House Republicans elect new leaders

November 9, 2010 Express Telegraph

State Rep. David Ralston, R-Blue Ridge, has been nominated by the Georgia House Republican Caucus to again serve as Speaker of the House during the 2011 Georgia General Assembly. “I am both honored and humbled

New Republican leaders elected in state Senate

November 9, 2010 Express Telegraph

Republicans in the state Senate have selected a number of new leaders in advance of the 2011 General Assembly. Sen. Tommie Williams, R-Lyons, was nominated for president pro tempore, and Sen. Chip Rogers, R-Woodstock, will