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Recent News About Georgia Senate
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Lawmakers approve bill to bring retired teachers back to classroom: 'This bill benefits the retired teacher, our students, the retirement system, and rural Georgia'
Georgia senators overwhelmingly approved a bill that opens the door for retired teachers to return to the classroom while still collecting a state pension.
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'Today, we empower good people': Georgia Senate passes bill ending firearm license mandate
Republican lawmakers in Georgia passed a bill Feb. 28 that will end the need for law-abiding citizens to obtain a license to carry a handgun in public.
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Harrell wins Gold Telly Award for video supporting plastics ban
Georgia Sen. Sally Harrell won an award for a video promoting legislation she introduced that would ban the use of plastic foam products and plastic bags in the state.
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Halpem says Juneteenth 2021 'feels extra special' with federal holiday
Juneteenth felt extra special to Sen. Sonya Halpem (D-Atlanta) as she celebrated in East Point and Atlanata with the recognition of the day as a federal holiday.