Letters & Commentary

Firefighter insurance bill revisited

Following last year’s legislative session, several bills that were important to House members were vetoed by the Governor.  In most cases, the bills’ authors...

Lawmakers pass $24.3 billion state budget

Amended budget includes increases for education, state law enforcement and foster parents A Busy Time.... It's been a busy couple of weeks at the Georgia House,...

Rep. Rogers: 2017 legislative session off to a fast start

Underway! We are officially underway in the 2017 legislative session, and it's shaping up to have some interesting issues. On Monday, January 9th, we were...

Senate Update: Budget hearings convene

Editor's Note: This is the first in a continuing series of legislative updates from 50th District State Senator John Wilkinson. Every January, the legislative session arrives...

Rep. Terry Rogers: Disappointed By Religious Freedom Bill Veto, Proud of Military Protection Act

On Thursday, March 24, the 2016 legislative session came to an end when the House and Senate completed the 40th and final legislative day,...
Habersham County State Senator John Wilkinson

Sen. John Wilkinson: Final Update from the State Senate

The 2016 Georgia General Assembly session officially came to an end on March 24th as the Senate adjourned Sine Die. The term "Sine Die"...
Habersham County State Senator John Wilkinson

Sen. John Wilkinson: Education Spending and Transparency

The finish line of the 2016 legislative session is drawing near with the last day scheduled for March 24. Although your state legislators have...

Rep. Dan Gasaway: Gambling Off the Table…For Now

Lawmakers shy away from vote on gambling; turn eyes to the skies for economic development Week Eight of the 2016 Georgia General Assembly is complete...

Rep. Terry Rogers: Crossover Day, Cannabis Cultivation and Casinos

Georgia House drops controversial legislation, guards against stolen valor with Georgia Military Service Integrity and Preservation Act Monday, February 29 marked "Crossover Day" in the Georgia...
Habersham County State Senator John Wilkinson

Sen. John Wilkinson: GA Senate Approves Bills on Hope and Religious Freedom

This week was our busiest yet here at Georgia’s Capitol as we worked long hours to discuss and pass legislation before we reach Crossover...

Rep. Dan Gasaway: Budgets and Abortion Consent

National Planned Parenthood Controversy spurs legislative action in Georgia Week Six of the 2016 Georgia General Assembly saw significant bills emerge from House committees and...

Rep. Terry Rogers: School Board Transparency and Pastor Protection

​We got back to work for the fifth week of the Session, and by Thursday, February 11, we reached the half-way mark of the...