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Dear Friends,
Happy Valentine's Day!
The 2011 session is coming along. Last week I co-sponsored the Transparency and Accountability in Government Act. The Transparency in Government Acts seeks to shine a light on the dark corners of state budgeting and earmarks that tend to favor those highest in power.
In these tough economic times, we face the challenge of not only meeting our immediate needs, but also making fiscally sound decisions for the long-term economic well-being of our State. The Transparency in Government Act is a step in that direction.
To track all legislation I've co-sponsored click here.
Thank you,
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Smyrna Speaks |   Last Thursday, State Senator Doug Stoner and I co-hosted a town hall meeting at the Smyrna Community Center. Despite the heavy rain, nearly thirty constituents turned out to to talk to us. The issues ranged from education to the state budget. Please read more about the town hall here.
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Political Leader of the Week |
I am honored that the Political Institute for Women named me its "political leader of the week." The Political Institute for Women is a non-partisan, nonprofit organization dedicated to training women to run for elected office and to pursue careers in politics. |
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Hope Study Committee | |
Recently, I was asked to Co-Chair the HOPE Study Committee for the House Democratic Caucus. HOPE is extremely important to the students of Georgia and we must do all we can to preserve and protect it for future generations. I personally care deeply about this program because I was a HOPE Scholar myself!
Please help us determine the best course of action to save HOPE by taking this poll. Click here to start.
Also, please join me and fellow State Representatives Alisha Morgan and David Wilkerson for a public hearing about HOPE. We want to hear your personal stories and ideas to save HOPE.
Details:
Public Hearing on HOPE
Monday, Feburary 21st at 6:30PM
Southern Polytechnic State University
1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta
Bldg A, Room 216
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Upcoming Events | |
TOWN HALL MEETINGS
Missed the last town hall meeting? Don't worry, we are having more!
** March 5, 2011, 1pm - Marietta Central Library (266 Roswell Street, Marietta). Please join us for this special town hall meeting where we'll talk issues while your children enjoy an afternoon of story time at the Library!
** April 4, 2011, 7pm - Smyrna Community Center (200 Village Green Circle, Smyrna).
Please join me for Georgia's WIN List's 2011 Legislative Breakfast! At the breakfast we will hear from WIN-endorsed women in the House and Senate Leadership.
Details:
March 23, 2011 8-9:30AM
Mary Mac's Tea Room
224 Ponce De Leon Avenue, Atlanta
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If you have a neighborhood, church, PTA, civic, or other group meeting and would like an update on what is happening under the Gold Dome, please give me a call or send me an email. I'd be happy to attend.
I also welcome you to visit me at the Capitol for a tour or just a visit! |
Page Program
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The Georgia House of Representatives Page Program offers students age 12 and over an opportunity to visit the Capitol.
Come be my page for the day. You will assist the entire House by taking notes onto the House floor from constituents, lobbyists, and other officials, all while seeing your government in action!
For more information please contact my office. |
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