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LEGISLATIVE REPORT May 10, 2024 In Today’s Edition: Governor Kemp Signs FY 2025 Budget Signed Legislation Veto Statements Study […]
LEGISLATIVE REPORT March 29, 2024 In Today’s Edition: Legislature Adjourns Sine Die FY 2025 Budget Receives Final Passage Georgia […]
LEGISLATIVE REPORT March 22, 2024 In Today’s Edition: Panther Intern Breakfast 2024 Legislative Kickball Game Senate Committee Passes FY […]
LEGISLATIVE REPORT March 15, 2024 In Today’s Edition: President Brian Blake Recognized in the Georgia Senate House Unveils Portrait of […]
LEGISLATIVE REPORT March 8, 2024 In Today’s Edition: House Passes FY 2025 Budget Georgia State University Recognized Senate Begins Review […]
LEGISLATIVE REPORT March 01, 2024 In Today’s Edition: Governor Kemp Signs FY 2024 Amended Budget Legislative Day 28 = […]
LEGISLATIVE REPORT February 23, 2024 In Today’s Edition: Congressional Staffer Josh Delaney Visits Campus Senate Passes FY 2024 Amended Budget […]
LEGISLATIVE REPORT February 16, 2024 In Today’s Edition: President Blake visits with Senate Higher Education Chairman Billy Hickman Georgia […]
LEGISLATIVE REPORT February 09, 2024 In Today’s Edition: House Passes FY 2024 Amended Budget Perimeter College at Georgia State […]
LEGISLATIVE REPORT February 02, 2024 In Today’s Edition: Tax Relief Legislation Moves Forward GSU Legislative Health Policy Certificate […]
NEWS FROM CAPITOL LEGISLATIVE REPORT January 26, 2024 Good afternoon! Welcome back to the third edition of News from the Capitol – your […]
NEWS FROM CAPITOL LEGISLATIVE REPORT January 19, 2024 Good afternoon! Welcome back to the second edition of News from the Capitol. It […]
NEWS FROM CAPITOL LEGISLATIVE REPORT January 12, 2024 Dear Reader: Thank you for subscribing to News from the Capitol, a legislative […]
President Blake visits with Georgia Governor Brian P. Kemp & First Lady Marty Kemp and Speaker of the House Jon Burns President […]
Legislative Kickball Game The Fourth Annual Legislative Kickball game was held this week at Georgia State University’s Center Parc Stadium. Lieutenant […]
President Blake visits with the Chairman of the Board of Regent of the University System of Georgia Harold Reynolds President […]
President Blake visits with Georgia’s Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger and Georgia Public Service Commissioner Tim Echols President Blake had […]
President Blake visits with Georgia’s Insurance and Fire Safety Commissioner John King and Georgia’s State School Superintendent Richard Woods Recently President Blake had […]
President Blake visits with Georgia’s Public Service Commissioners This week President Blake had the opportunity to meet with four of […]
President Blake visits with University System of Georgia Chancellor Sonny Perdue and Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler Harper This week President Blake […]
President Blake Welcomes Attorney General Chris Carr to Campus Attorney General Chris Carr, this week hosted the latest meeting of […]
President Blake Meets With Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones House Passes Amended Budget The House this week passed HB 18, the […]
President Blake Meets with GSU Legislative Interns Governor Brian P. Kemp Delivers State of the State Address Governor Brian P. […]
Due to the General Assembly being in recess this week for budget hearings, the next issue of News from the […]
Governor Brian P. Kemp Sworn in for Second Term Governor Brian P. Kemp this week was sworn in for his […]
Governor Kemp Signs FY 2023 Budget Governor Brian Kemp signed the $30.2 billion state budget last week that will increase […]
Legislature Adjourns Sine Die The Georgia General Assembly adjourned sine die just after midnight on Tuesday, April 5 after a […]
Mental Health Parity Act Heads to Governor This week the General Assembly gave approval to HB 1013, sponsored by Speaker […]
Senate Passes FY 2023 Budget Today the Georgia Senate voted 56-0, to pass the $30.2 billion state budget for the […]
Governor Brian P. Kemp signs FY 2022 Amended Budget Governor Brian P. Kemp, joined by Lt. Governor Geoff Duncan, House […]
House and Senate Agree on FY 2022 Amended Budget The House and the Senate this week agreed upon and passed […]
Senate Passes FY 2022 Amended Budget The Senate this week passed HB 910, the FY 2022 amended budget by a […]
Tax Refunds to Georgia Citizens This week the House Ways and means Committee considered HB 1302, sponsored by Rep. Josh […]
Mental Health Parity Act This week the House Health and Human Services Committee considered HB 1013, sponsored by Speaker David […]
House Passes Amended FY 2022 Budget Today the House passed HB 910, the FY2022 Amended budget by a vote of […]
Parents Bill of Rights This week, Governor Brian Kemp’s floor leaders, Sen. Clint Dixon (R-Buford) and Rep. Josh Bonner (R-Fayetteville), […]
Campus Free Speech HB 1, sponsored by Rep. Josh Bonner (R-Fayetteville), would prevent the creation of “free speech zones” at […]
Governor Brian P. Kemp Delivers State of the State Address Governor Brian P. Kemp on Thursday delivered his fourth State […]
Dual Enrollment Hearing The Senate Higher Education Committee this week held a hearing on SB 400, sponsored by Sen. Elena Parent […]
House Passes Amended Budget The House this week passed HB 792, the FY 2020 Amended budget by a vote of […]
Welcome to Government and Community Affairs Please join us in welcoming Trey Kilpatrick to Georgia State University where he serves […]
Dual Enrollment Moves Forward HB 444, renames the “Move on When Ready Act” to the “Dual Enrollment Act.” It will […]
Budget Hearings Underway Governor Brian P. Kemp has proposed a spending plan of $28.1 billion for fiscal year 2021, a […]
Governor Kemp Delivers State of the State Address Governor Brian P. Kemp on Thursday delivered his second State of the […]
Legislature adjourns Sine Die The Georgia General Assembly adjourned sine die just before midnight on Tuesday, April 2 after a […]
House & Senate Agree on FY 2020 Budget Earlier this week the Senate passed the FY 2020 budget by a […]
FY 2020 Budget Passes Senate Committee The Senate Appropriations Committee voted this week to pass a $27.5 billion state budget […]
Governor Kemp signs Amended FY 19 Budget This week at North Atlanta High School, Governor Brian P. Kemp signed the […]
Crossover Day Thursday was Crossover Day at the Georgia Capitol and legislators scrambled to debate as many bills as they […]
House Passes FY 2020 Budget This week the Georgia House of Representatives voted 155-13 to pass the $27.5 billion state […]
House and Senate Agree on Amended Budget The Senate passed HB 30, the FY 2019 Amended budget this week by […]
Research Universities Day at the Capitol Georgia State University joined with The University of Georgia, Georgia Institute of Technology and […]
House Passes Amended Budget The House today passed HB 30, the FY 2019 Amended budget by a vote of 166-8. […]
Budget Review The House Appropriations Subcommittee on Higher Education met his week to review Governor Kemp’s budget proposals for the […]
Budget Hearings Underway Governor Brian Kemp, in his first address to the joint Appropriations Committee, has proposed a spending plan […]
Georgia’s 83rd Governor: Brian Kemp With his wife and three daughters by his side, Brian Kemp was sworn in Monday […]
The Rialto Center for the Arts at Georgia State University is the cultural centerpiece of downtown, located in the heart of Atlanta’s historic Fairlie-Poplar district. In 2018-2019, the Rialto’s annual economic impact on Atlanta and the State of Georgia was about $27.4 million.
House Agrees on Amended Budget The House voted 155-8 to agree to the changes worked out between the House and […]
Research Universities Day at the Capitol Georgia State University joined with The University of Georgia, Georgia Institute of Technology and […]
Senate Passes Amended Budget The Senate passed HB 683, the FY 2018 Amended budget this week by a vote of […]
House Passes Amended Budget The House passed HB 683, the FY 2018 Amended budget by a vote of 167-8. The […]
Budget Review Continues The House Appropriations Committee met this week and passed the FY 2018 Amended budget. The original FY […]
Campus Felony Crimes Hearing This week, the House and Senate Higher Education Committees held a joint hearing on campus sexual […]
Budget Hearings Underway Governor Nathan Deal has proposed a spending plan of $26 billion for fiscal year 2019, a $1 […]
Governor Deal Delivers State of the State Address Governor Nathan Deal on Thursday delivered his eighth and final State of […]
Senate Higher Education Committee Hearing The Senate Higher Education Committee met this week to hold a hearing on Senate bills […]
Campus Carry Passes the House HB 280, passed the House today by a vote of 108-63. The bill would allow […]
Chancellor Testifies on Campus Carry The House Public Safety and Homeland Security Committee heard testimony this week on HB 280, […]
House Passes FY2018 Budget Today, the Georgia House of Representatives voted 167-1 to pass the $25 billion state budget for […]
Senate Passes Amended Budget The Senate passed HB 43, the FY 2017 Amended budget by a vote of 53-1. Of […]
Research Universities Day at the Capitol Georgia State University joined with The University of Georgia, Georgia Institute of Technology and […]
The Professional Excellence Program in the university’s Andrew Young School of Policy Studies’ School of Social Work has provided continuing education training for the Georgia Division of Family and Children Services for more than a decade.
The Center for Nano Optics, which focuses on developing tools and instruments as small as 1,000 times thinner than a human hair, is contributing to major breakthroughs in technology and bio-medicine.
The Mark Chaffin Center for Healthy Development is a research center committed to promoting the health, safety and well-being of children, adults and families through research, service, education, training and advocacy.
Students in the Property and Law course work with Atlanta Neighborhood Planning Units, citizen advisory councils that make zoning, land-use and other planning recommendations to the mayor and city council, to address health disparities and inequalities.
The Pro Bono Patent Prosecution program seeks to connect intellectual property students with patent practitioners to assist with pro bono cases provided through patents.
The Phillip C. Cook Low-Income Taxpayer Clinic provides federal tax controversy resolution services to low-income taxpayers in Georgia. During 2019, […]
The Investor Advocacy Clinic provides representation for investors who have suffered losses resulting from broker misconduct but cannot afford or find private legal representation because of the size of their claim.
The HeLP Legal Services Clinic assists low-income residents of the metro Atlanta area whose children are receiving care at Children’s […]
The Law Volunteer Clinic for Veterans provides free legal services to veterans at Georgia State.
The Center for State and Local Finance is a collaborative effort of the Andrew Young School’s nationally ranked faculty to […]
The Fiscal Research Center is a non-partisan academic think tank that leverages the Andrew Young School of Policy Studies’ public finance expertise to assist Georgia’s state and local policy-makers on questions of tax and economic policy.
Nearly 70 health policy and research initiatives are undertaken every year by the Andrew Young School’s Georgia Health Policy Center.
The Center for Molecular and Translational Medicine meets healthcare needs by converting significant research findings into diagnostic tools and medicines to improve the health of individuals.
The Institute for Biomedical Sciences advances fundamental and innovative biomedical research that improves human health as well as educating and training future generations of leading biomedical scientists and health (non-M.D.) professionals.
Perimeter College provides the largest Dual Enrollment program in the University System of Georgia, serving 1,683 students in fall 2018.
The Panther Pantry was developed by graduate nutrition students in 2014 after campus surveys revealed that up to 68 percent of students experience food insecurity at one time or another.
Dental Hygiene has treated 919 patients in the clinic on Dunwoody Campus in 2018 and provided educational outreach, oral exams and screenings for more than 2,500 people (ages six months to 98 years).
The Department of Physical Therapy provides treatment and motor skill assessment to more than a 1,000 migrant farm workers and their children in South Georgia.
Each year nursing students put in more than 82,000 hours of unpaid health care in hospitals and clinics in the Atlanta area, serving senior citizens, small children, emergency room patients and others.
The Center for Leadership in Disability has provided training and technical assistance to more than 100 schools, service programs and advocacy organizations across Georgia on best practices for serving people with disabilities and their families.
SafeCare is a research-based program that trains home visitors to work with families on parenting skills that have been proven to reduce the rates of child abuse and neglect.
The Linkage to Care Peer Guide Training Program has prepared 14 HIV-positive people from across the metro Atlanta area to help connect others living with HIV to medical care and other services.
Georgia State is an annual sponsor of the Atlanta Science Festival, a public celebration of local science and technology.
Health informatics, a joint undergraduate program with the J. Mack Robinson College of Business, is strategically aligned with the need […]
Georgia State’s Clarkston Campus is well known for its strong science, technology, engineering and mathematics initiatives and annually hosts the Science Olympiad at Perimeter College, attracting more than 350 high school students from more than 20 schools across Georgia.
This Perimeter College project on the Decatur Campus pairs students in need of a computer or printer with student co-op members […]
This program brings college students to kindergarten through 12-grade classrooms across the state to teach science lessons using teaching modules […]
The debate center for the Atlanta Urban Debate League at Georgia State provides high-quality debate training for high school students […]
ESL students help older immigrants in the neighborhood learn English as they prepare for citizenship and tutor Clarkston high school students for whom English is a second language.
This early intervention program for struggling readers, has served more than 48,000 students, certified more than 6,700 teachers and trained […]
The Speech Language Hearing Clinic, which prepares graduate students in training to become state-licensed and nationallycertified speech-language pathologists, provides evaluation, screening and therapy services to the university and metro-Atlanta community.
After-School All-Stars Atlanta, a comprehensive after-school program targeting middle school youth, provides programming for 2,600 students at 23 metro-Atlanta area sites and 1,600 children in summer programs at eight metro-Atlanta sites.
The new Creative Media Industries Institute provides research, trains the workforce and incubates companies for the $5.1-billion-a-year-and-growing digital media economy […]
The School of Music attracts thousands of students each year to Atlanta for events including, Marching Band Day, Singfest, the Music for All Southeastern Regional Concert Festival and the Summer Leadership Institute.
The World Affairs Council of Atlanta provides a forum for discussion and understanding of international affairs and the complex global […]
The Small Business Development Center at Georgia State is a public service unit that provides consulting and training to people […]
The Korean-American Business Center works with the business communities in Korea and Georgia, provides leadership, assistance and opportunity for Korean […]
Robinson’s Economic Forecasting Center is one of the few university-based forecasting centers in the United States that does a quarterly […]
The Entrepreneurship & Innovation Institute brings business-world concepts and experiences to those passionate about creating their own businesses, working for a start-up […]
Governor Nathan Deal on Wednesday delivered his seventh State of the State address to a joint session of the Georgia Legislature.
In an election for the history books, Republican Donald Trump defeated Democrat Hillary Clinton to become the 45th President of the United States.
President Mark Becker began the Congressional Staff campus tour expressing how Georgia State is advancing academically, expanding our opportunities and broadening our influence to better serve our students and community.
Georgia State hosted its annual Day at the Capitol. Students, faculty and administrators were on hand to speak to lawmakers and showcase the great things happening at the university.
Governor Nathan Deal signed a $23.7 billion state budget this week that will increase state spending by $1.9 billion over the fiscal 2016 budget adopted last spring.
The Georgia General Assembly adjourned sine die as the clock struck 12:30 a.m. on Friday, March 25 after a session that saw many twists and turns on key legislation. In these 40 days, lawmakers approved budgets for the remainder of FY 2016 and FY 2017, as well as legislation that addressed religious liberty, health care, public safety, MARTA expansion and education.
HB 801, passed the Senate this week by a vote of 54-0. This bill revises the academic eligibility requirements to receive the HOPE scholarship by including computer science in the advanced science category.
This week, the Georgia Senate voted 53-2 to pass the $23.7 billion state budget for the fiscal year that begins on July 1.
GSU Football Team Commended at State Capitol The Georgia State University football team was invited to the House of Representatives […]
House Passes FY 2017 Budget Today, the Georgia House of Representatives voted 167-1 to pass the $23.7 billion state budget […]
Senate Passes Amended Budget The Senate passed HB 750, the FY 2016 Amended budget by a vote of 49-0. The […]
Georgia State University hosted its annual GSU Day at the Capitol this week. This year’s event highlighted Georgia State’s successful consolidation with Georgia Perimeter College, a record breaking year in research funding, athletic achievements and the national recognition for its innovative commitment to student success.
House Passes Amended Budget The House passed HB 750, the FY 2016 Amended budget by a vote of 176-0. The […]
Budget Hearings Underway Governor Nathan Deal has proposed a spending plan of $23.7 billion for fiscal year 2017, a $2 […]
Governor Deal Delivers State of the State Address Governor Nathan Deal on Wednesday delivered his sixth State of the State […]
New to the GSU Delegation Since the close of the 2015 legislative session, there have been several special elections to […]
Governor Deal Signs FY 2016 Governor Nathan Deal signed a $21.8 billion state budget this week that will increase state […]
Legislature Adjourns Sine Die The Georgia General Assembly adjourned sine die just before midnight on April 2 after a session […]
GSU Men’s Basketball Team Commended at Capitol Georgia State President Mark Becker, Athletics Director Charlie Cobb, Men’s Basketball Coach Ron […]
Senate Passes FY 2016 Budget The Senate today, voted 52-1 to pass the $21.8 billion state budget for the fiscal […]
Crossover Day Today was Crossover Day at the Georgia Capitol and legislators scrambled to debate as many bills as they […]
Transportation Plan Passes House The House voted 123-46 this week to pass the House transportation plan. HB 170, is intended […]
Georgia State Students Commended Several Georgia State University students were commended this week with resolutions in the House of Representatives […]
GSU Day at the Capitol Georgia State University hosted its annual GSU Day at the Capitol this week. Students, faculty, […]
House Passes Amended Budget The House passed HB 75, the FY 2015 Amended budget by a vote of 171-0. The […]
Governor Deal’s Top Budget Priority: Education Governor Nathan Deal has proposed a spending plan of $21.78 billion for fiscal year […]
Governor Deal Delivers State of the State Address Governor Nathan Deal on Wednesday delivered his fifth State of the State […]
Election Results Governor Nathan Deal won a second term in office Tuesday with a victory over Democratic challenger Jason Carter […]
Dr. Susanna Greer was among several scientists from GSU’s Center for Inflammation, Infection and Immunity to participate in Congressman Scott’s Tenth Annual Health Fair in Clayton County.
Legislature Adjourns Sine Die
The Georgia General Assembly adjourned sine die just before midnight on March 20 after a fast paced session that saw many twist and turns on key legislation. In these 40 days, lawmakers approved budgets for the remainder of the FY 2014 and FY 2015 budgets as well as legislation that addressed firearms, Medicaid expansion and the Affordable Care Act.
Firearms Legislation Moves Forward
HB 60, to allow retired judges to carry firearms, was amended this week on the floor of the House by adding to it most of the language of HB 875. The noteworthy language change in the bill is the removal of the campus carry provision. “The bill now gives local governments more flexibility in dealing with attempts to bring firearms into public buildings and removes the campus carry section that would have reduced the punishment for bringing a firearm on campus to a civil fine of up to $100”, said Rep. Alan Powell (R-Hartwell), Chairman of the House Public Safety and Homeland Security Committee. Carrying a firearm on campus would revert to current law.
Senate Passes FY 2015 Budget
The Georgia Senate overwhelmingly approved the state budget for the 2015 fiscal year. The $20.8 billion spending plan passed the Senate by a vote of 51-4. The budget would increase state spending by $770 million over the fiscal 2014 budget adopted last spring. Of that spending, $534 million would go toward K-12 and higher education.
Crossover Day Set for March 3
The Georgia General Assembly will convene Monday, March 3 at 10:00 am for Day 30, also known as Crossover Day. Crossover Day is the last day a bill can cross over from one chamber to the other in bill form. If a bill does not pass its initial chamber, it can no longer move forward this year.
House Passes FY 2015 Budget
The House budget recommendations of interest to the University System of Georgia (USG) and Georgia State University included $7 million in equipment funds for the new Law/Humanities Building at Georgia State University.
GSU Day at the Capitol Georgia State University students, faculty and administrators were on hand this week for the annual […]
House Passes Amended Budget
The House passed HB 743, sponsored by Speaker David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge), the FY2014 Amended state budget by a vote of 163-1. The amended budget adjust state funds by $313.9 million to a total of $20.3 billion for the year ending June 30, 2014.
Governor Deal Delivers Annual State of the State Address
Governor Deal unveiled key details of his proposed $42.3 billion combined spending plan for the fiscal year beginning in July, a 3 percent increase over the current year.
U.S. Senator Johnny Isakson, R-Ga., chaired a Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee field hearing on the Georgia State University campus on Wednesday, August 7th.
2013 State Holiday Calendar New Year’s Day…………………………………….January 1 Robert E. Lee’s Birthday……………………….January 19 – (observed Friday, November 29) Martin Luther King, […]
Governor Nathan Deal signed a $19.9 billion state budget on May 7 that will increase spending by 4.6 percent over this year, primarily to cover higher education and health-care costs. Of the $522 million increase in spending over fiscal 2013, $246.7 million will go toward Georgia’s Medicaid and PeachCare for Kids programs.
The law building was included in Deal’s original fiscal year 2014 budget proposal and maintained support throughout the budget’s negotiations during the 2013 General Assembly, which ended March 28.
President Mark Becker along with students Eric McGhee, Kyle Walcott, Nick Squeglia and Sheila Kazemian were invited to the Atlanta City Council chamber to honor Georgia State University with a Proclamation to celebrate GSU’s 100 year anniversary.
In Honor of Child Abuse Prevention Month, First Lady Sandra Deal and the Georgia Children’s Cabinet dedicated a “Pinwheels for Prevention Garden” at GSU’s Child Development Center. Since April 2008, more than three million pinwheels have been distributed nationwide.
Georgia State’s marching band did itself and the university proud, smartly strutting and performing in President Barack Obama’s inaugural parade.
Sine Die! Without Another Day! The Georgia General Assembly adjourned sine die just before midnight on March 28 after a […]
Firearm Legislation Moves Forward The House Public Safety and Homeland Security Committee on Tuesday (March 19) approved an amendment to […]
House Passes FY 2014 Budget The Georgia House of Representatives voted 159-15 Tuesday (March 12) to pass the $19.8 billion […]
Crossover Day Begins Home Stretch The frantic day of voting came on what state lawmakers call “Crossover Day,” the 30th […]
House Passes Ethics Legislation The Georgia legislature has taken a major step toward strengthening the state’s ethics laws by moving […]
Senate Passes Amended Budget The Senate passed HB 105, the FY 2013 Amended budget, by a unanimous vote of 49-0. […]
Governor Signs Hospital Provider Fee Bill Gov. Nathan Deal this week (Feb. 13) signed SB 24, which will allow […]
GSU’s Capitol Centennial Celebration Georgia State University students, faculty and administrators filled the Capitol this week for the annual GSU […]
Budget Review Begins Last week Governor Nathan Deal presented his recommendations to the joint session of the Appropriations Committees by […]
Governor Deal Delivers Annual State of the State Address Governor Nathan Deal delivered his “State of the State” address on […]
Karen Bennett (D-Stone Mountain) will represent House District 94 in Dekalb County. She received her M.S. from Georgia State in […]
September revenue collections were up 3.9% as compared to this time last year. Through the first quarter of this year, […]
Lawmakers will return January 14, 2013, for the 1st year of a new Biennial. In addition to budget approval, legislators […]
Amidst rainy conditions and challenges in some polling places in metropolitan Atlanta, 71% of Georgia’s 5.4 million registered voters turned […]
Members include GSU alumni who gathered to receive GSU updates from President Mark Becker, as well as a presentation from Law […]
Georgia State hosts the Chancellor’s Economic Development Forum, showcasing research at USG universities.
Georgia State commencement is a ceremony where students are recognized for their accomplishments by their families and friends. The December 2012 […]
The Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign Kick-off, featuring First Lady Sandra Deal, was held November 13, 2012 at four downtown […]
