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Legislative Black Caucus seeks to lock in Kemp’s recent efforts to increase diversity in state contracts

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The Georgia Legislative Black Caucus (GLBC) announced its 2023 priorities this week, and equity issues predominate its agenda, including access to credit, affordable housing, medicine and support for Black farmers and Black-owned businesses.  One bill, introduced this week by veteran lawmaker Rep. Roger Bruce, D-Atlanta, focuses on promoting more racial, ethnic and gender diversity in the awarding of state contracts. Bruce led …

Senate Democratic Caucus Announces Leadership Positions

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ATLANTA (November 28, 2022) | Today, the Senate Democratic Caucus held elections on caucus leadership positions for the 2023-2024 Legislation Session. Sen. Gloria Butler (D – Stone Mountain) was re-elected to serve as Leader of the Senate Democratic Caucus.

Statement by the Georgia Legislative Black Caucus On Receiving $6.4M Federal Internet for All Planning Grant

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ATLANTA (November 28, 2022) | In response to the Biden-Harris Administration awarding Georgia a $6.4M Internet for All Planning Grant, Georgia Legislative Black Caucus Chairwoman Sen. Tonya Anderson (D – Lithonia) issues the following statement: “We are appreciative of the Biden-Harris Administration for prioritizing the rebuilding and improving of America’s infrastructure. Their resilience and clarity of purpose allowed for passage …

Rep. Billy Mitchell Re-Elected House Minority Caucus Chairman

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ATLANTA – The Georgia House Democratic Caucus recently re-elected State Representative Billy Mitchell (D-Stone Mountain) as the House Minority Caucus Chairman for the 2023-2024 legislative term during caucus elections on Tuesday, November 22, 2022.