But will it remain unencumbered? It is widely accepted that Georgia’s adoption code is antiquated and cumbersome. It takes, on average almost 3 years to complete an adoption in this state. In other states it’s about a year. This means that kids in foster care in this state must remain there while their prospective parents
Many years ago, I attended an event honoring Senator Renee Unterman because of her work as a strong and consistent advocate on behalf of women and children. I also remember how Sen. Unterman was treated reprehensibly by members of her own party in 2010 when she supported SB 304, a bill that would have made it much easier
It’s the 40th day of the 2017 session, which typically translates into a late night in the Georgia House and Senate. It’s a day (and night) that skills such as speed reading and fast talking really come in handy. Who knows what today will behold. With the House rejecting SB 1 and Speaker David Ralston
On this date in the 15th amendment, guaranteeing the right to vote regardless of race, was passed by Congress. Today is also the worst day of the legislative year: Sine Die. One of the most pressing issues not yet decided: the adoption law update Peaches Sean Spicer apparently unaware Trump did poorly in the
An evening of remembrance of our friend, colleague, and mentor Jon Richards (November 27, 1955 – March 26, 2017) Thank you to Nathan Smith for his excellent video skills and technological prowess. Jon would have been proud.
Speaker David Ralston honors Jon Richards House Resolution 795 By: Representatives Ralston of the 7th, Abrams of the 89th, Burns of the 159th, Taylor of the 79th, Brockway of the 102nd, Cox of the 108th and others A RESOLUTION Honoring the life and memory of Jonathan Blair Richards; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, the State
There are probably only four candidates running to fill the vacated Congressional seat in Georgia’s 6th District that you’ve heard of. Allow a fifth to introduce himself: That’s a bus wrapped for Kurt Wilson, who’s running a campaign based on term limits. That image was sent by a longtime reader who asked “Seriously?” Wrapping an
Scott Bonder, a DeKalb County commercial litigation attorney serving on the newly-constituted board of ethics, resigned yesterday in protest of legislative changes proposed this year. House members advanced a bill to change the appointment process for the board, in anticipation of a court ruling in a lawsuit by former county commissioner Sharon Barnes-Sutton that may
The internet drives people to crave attention. Tumblr in particular pushed people to create increasingly absurd divisions of divisions of divisions to apply to themselves so that others will listen to what they have to say as a persecuted constituency of one. Today, we received word of @MuslimFTrump who is apparently endorsing Bob Gray and is also a “transwhite
Admittedly I haven’t paid full attention to Session over the last few weeks (or months, actually) but one bill, House Bill 280, has justifiably caught statewide attention. House Bill 280 is Campus Carry. As you may recall, Governor Deal vetoed Campus Carry last year citing concerns that the legislation was too broad. Campus Carry is
