Sens. David Perdue and Johnny Isakson have issued press releases after the Senate voted to begin debate in the U.S. Senate on repealing Obamacare and addressing the future of healthcare. According to Isakson’s press release, “today’s procedural vote allows each member of the Senate to offer amendments that, if passed, would be part of Senate
Speaker of the GA House David Ralston has been busy this week making numerous appointments to various committees/commissions. The following is a compilation of various press releases sent out by the House Media Services Office. Congratulations and best wishes to those who have been chosen to serve. State Commission on Compensation Mr. Craig Barrs The
Much like the NBA off-season, there are a lot of rumors of where the next opportunity may lie for several people. Two of those people have publicly announced where they will be focusing their talents next. Jay Florence sent out a press release outlining the reasons that he is in the Insurance Commissioner’s race, while
The 2018 election season in Georgia is setting itself up to be a busy hive of political activity. The makeup of the participants under the Gold Dome, especially in the Senate, looks to be much different when the session begins in 2019 as several current officeholders are seeking “higher” offices. The turnover is not just
From Judson Hill via Facebook: “ObamaCare has failed. Uncertainty rules the day regarding health insurance and health care costs. As a result, health insurance companies will be forced again to either raise premiums or completely pull out of the so-called Obamacare markets. People need affordable and accessible health care that focuses on patients and expands
From a press release from Rep. Buddy Carter (R, GA-1), a member of the Health Subcommittee on the House Energy and Commerce Committee: “The games have gone on for too long. While I am proud of the legislation we passed in the House to repeal and replace Obamacare, it’s clear it does not have the
We received the following press release from Chalis Montgomery announcing her candidacy as a Democrat for Congress from GA-10, which is currently represented by Republican Congressman Jody Hice. Today, Democrat Chalis Montgomery is announcing her bid to represent Georgia’s 10th Congressional District. Her run for congress is motivated by her faith and her commitment to
The following is Rep. Drew Ferguson’s (GA-3) view on the Congressional budget process. It is posted with permission. Rep. Ferguson: “Like many Americans, before I ran for and was elected to Congress, I could not comprehend why our nation’s leaders could not seem to balance the federal budget. Any family or business owner must do
According to various emails, Facebook posts, and the AJC, several changes in staff have been made at the Georgia Republican Party. Chairman John Watson recently took over for outgoing Chair John Padgett, who did not seek re-election, after Watson’s victory at the GAGOP State Convention. Carmen Foskey has been selected to serve as Executive Director
After an announcement last week that Blue Cross Blue Shield is seeking an average 40.6% increase in its exchange plan rates, U.S. Senators Johnny and David Perdue are calling for a replacement plan that will “give Americans affordable, accessible health care choices.” According to a joint press release, the increases sought by Blue Cross and
