Politics News

Price Tackles Rising Gas Costs on Local Business

lydia.senn — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 13:16:31 -0700

The rising price of gasoline is no longer breaking news. Each week, headlines across America tell readers that the cost of fuel has risen to another record-breaking high. Everyone is feeling the pinch at the pump, from soccer moms to local business owners.

Rep. Tom Price (R-GA-6) met with local business owners and managers earlier today at the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce offices in Alpharetta, to discuss how the rising price of fuel is affecting their business practices.

“Everybody is in the transportation business,” said Price.

Moody Elected Chair of Education Funding Study Committee

lydia.senn — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 15:26:35 -0700

Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle has appointed State Sen. Dan Moody (R-Johns Creek) to be the chairman of the Senate Education Funding Mechanisms Review Study Committee. Cagle touts Moody's strength and dedication.

“Senator Moody will lead the Education Funding Study with strength as chairman,” said Cagle. “He is dedicated to his constituents and has worked diligently in the Senate. I look forward to seeing the results this study panel produces for our state.”

Perdue Announces Transportation Plan

lydia.senn — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 07:58:16 -0700

Gov. Sonny Perdue has announced a new statewide transportation plan he is calling “Investing in Tomorrow’s Transportation Today,” or IT3.

Perdue announced the plan during a press conference last Thursday. His plan is designed to develop a cooperative body among the Department of Transportation, Georgia Regional Transportation Authority (GRTA), the General Assembly. Also, local partners and the executive branch will work to develop strategies to will improve transportation infrastructure throughout Georgia.

Sen. Hill Continues to Lead Healthcare Committee

lydia.senn — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 10:03:42 -0700

State Sen. Judson Hill (R-Marietta) has been re-appointed to serve another term as Chairman of the Georgia Senate Study Committee on Healthcare Transformation. Hill, who was elected to the Georgia Senate in 2004, was appointed Chair by Lt. Gov.Casey Cagle.

The Healthcare Transformation Study Committee is responsible for creating policy that helps make healthcare and health insurance more accessible and affordable for to all of Georgia’s citizens.

Georgia Remembers One of Their Own

lydia.senn — Wed, 21 May 2008 06:50:07 -0700

The “political animal” Hamilton Jordan died in his Atlanta home on Tuesday after a long battle with cancer at age 63.

Jordan was a the White House Chief of Staff under president Jimmy Carter. He had run both Carter’s campaigns for president and Governor of Georgia.

GA Dems Call McCain to Support GI Bill

lydia.senn — Mon, 19 May 2008 12:32:30 -0700

Democratic Party of Georgia Chair Jane Kidd and candidate for U.S. House of Representatives Bill Gillespie made a call today asking Republican presidential candidate, John McCain to stand up for veterans by supporting the 21st Century G.I. Bill of Rights, introduced in the U.S. Senate by Democrat Jim Webb (D-Va.).

If passed, the 21st Century GI Bill would continue the legacy of the GI Bill first established in 1944, by helping returning veterans obtain higher education in preparation for success in the private sector.

Georgia Senator Leaves to Support Troups

lydia.senn — Mon, 19 May 2008 07:13:01 -0700

State Sen. Judson Hill (R-Marietta, along with Mark Richt, lead coach of the University of Georgia, and five other college football coaches, will visit U.S. troops in the Middle East today.

“Our troops stand up for freedom daily and sacrifice to protect the values and principles that have made America great,” said Hill. “It’s important that we do all we can to say thank you. We are thrilled to travel with these wonderful coaches who also want to recognize our young men and women who are serving in harms’ way.”

Oxendine 'Disappointed' Guv Signed Auto Ins. Measure

liz.flowers — Thu, 15 May 2008 13:44:23 -0700

Insurance Commissioner John W. Oxendine issued a statement today in reaction to the signing into law of Senate Bill 276, which will allow insurance companies to raise rates on most automobile insurance policies in Georgia without the Commissioner’s approval.

“The signing of Senate Bill 276 ranks as one of the biggest disappointments from a chaotic legislative session, where the leaders of both chambers failed to meet the expectations of the citizens of Georgia," Oxendine said.

Governor Signs Key Legislation

lydia.senn — Tue, 13 May 2008 11:09:27 -0700

Gov. Sonny Perdue signed several pieces of legislation today that will expand public education opportunities, and provide Georgia citizens with more protection from identity fraud.

Expanding Education

Perdue signed House Bills 881, 831 and 1277 and the three received overwhelming support from both the house and the senate.

Local Senator Takes on Genetic Challange

lydia.senn — Tue, 13 May 2008 10:27:25 -0700

Emma Hacksadt is a bright 10-year-old girl who loves her younger brother Christopher. When three-year-old Christopher was diagnosed with a rare genetic disorder called Phelan-McDermid Syndrome, Emma wrote her state senator, Dan Moody (R-Johns Creek), a letter telling him how special her brother was.

“I was very impressed by her letter,” said Moody.