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Tuesday, April 06, 2021
Update from the Capitol: Sine Die
Update from the Capitol: Sine Die By: Sen. Larry Walker (R – Perry) Going until midnight on March 31st, the Senate has adjourned the 2021 Legislative Session Sine Die and our time at the Gold Dome has come to a pause. While this session was unlike many others for a number of reasons, namely COVID protocols aimed at protecting members, staffers and constituents, our work remained the same. During our 40 legislative days, we have been working around the clock to ensure we are reflecting your best
Monday, April 05, 2021Georgia House Representative Morris Elected to State Transportation Board 12th Congressional District Vacancy
Please do not reply to NewsReleases@dot.ga.gov. View this email in your browser For Immediate Release:Thursday, April 1, 2021Contact:mediarequests@dot.ga.govGeorgia House Representative Morris Elected to State Transportation Board 12th Congressional District Vacancy ATLANTA, GA – Rep. Greg Morris, a Vidalia, Ga. native who is currently representing the 156th district in the Georgia House of Representatives, was elected as the new State Transportation
Monday, March 29, 2021Update from the Capitol: Week 11
Update from the Capitol: Week 11 By: Sen. Larry Walker (R – Perry) With Day 38 complete, the 2021 Legislative Session is nearly behind us and the work we have been able to accomplish in this week alone has been a remarkable reflection of our ability to work together in service to the great state of Georgia. One of our largest accomplishments has been the Senate’s passage of House Bill 81, the Fiscal Year 2022 (FY22) budget, which is in its final stages of deliberation. While the only required
Tuesday, March 23, 2021Update from the Capitol: Week 10
Update from the Capitol: Week 10 By: Sen. Larry Walker (R – Perry) Our time here is seeming to go by in the blink of an eye and although we are less than two weeks away from our final day, we’re continuing to work hard to serve the great people of this state. Our days in Chamber, voting on legislation, have slowed down since last speaking with you, but much of those energies have been redirected to committee meetings. Each one of the bills we have still standing play a critical role in your lives
Thursday, March 18, 2021FAQ: 2021 TAX FILING SEASON
FAQ: 2021 Tax Filing Season With tax season underway, I want to answer some frequently asked questions that you may have about filing your taxes this year.When is the 2021 tax season? Filing began on Friday, February 12, 2021.The IRS announced this week that the deadline to file has been extended to Monday, May 17, 2021.How do I file my taxes? I strongly recommend filing taxes as early as possible via electronic filing and including your direct deposit information.
Monday, March 15, 2021Update from the Capitol: Week 9
Update from the Capitol: Week 9 By: Sen. Larry Walker (R – Perry) With Monday complete and by extension Crossover Day, our final nine legislative days are undoubtedly going to be busy. The deadline to pass legislation is narrowing and we have transitioned into the next stage of the legislative process, addressing House Bills. In these final weeks, we will continue to work on measures that support the needs of the individuals and businesses in our state. While we continue to fulfil our responsibilities,
