Educate Georgia Summit was a success for the 3rd year!
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IMPACT of JET FUEL TAX EXEMPTION to CLAYTON COUNTY
Here we go again, House Bill 821 known as an annual tax "clean up" bill passed out of the House Ways & Means Committee on this past Thursday and now goes to the Rules Committee on Monday. Hidden in the bill starting on page 8 is a tax exemption on jet fuel for all airlines at the airports across the state. There is 1 county out of 159 which will be directly impacted the most....Clayton County in the tune of $18 million annually from collection of ESPLOST (for school system) and LOST (for cities and counties). These funds are additional beyond the taxes paid by residents, businesses, and purchases made by others. As a state, a SOLUTION for Clayton County is needed so every year the county is not on pins and needles wondering when legislation will be passed which negatively impacts our residents and businesses. On Friday, Rep. Stovall informed everyone through Facebook Live on the impact and played what took place at the hearing. Warning there are egregious comments made by legislators about Clayton County.
Click here to listen
To read the bill, click here
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RALLY on Jet Fuel Tax
Sunday, Feb. 11, 2018
4pm
Divine Faith Ministries
9800 Tara Blvd., Jonesboro 30236
Clayton County Public Schools held a community meeting.
Click to view meeting
CALLING ALL to MEET AT CAPITOL to SHOW #ClaytonStrong
Mon. Feb. 12th & Tues. Feb. 13th
8:45am on 2nd Floor of Capitol
-ask policy makers what is the solution for Clayton County
*bring State ID to enter Capitol, you will go through metal detector
*ride MARTA to Georgia State Station and walk up hill to Capitol
*parking rates around Capitol $5-$20
For more information: email contact@gostovall.com or
call 678-632-2825
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2018 Legislative Session started January 8th at the State Capitol.
It has been in full speed mode since Day 1. Tune in daily at www.house.ga.gov Click on live stream.
Rep. Stovall Legislative Townhall
Sat. Feb. 24, 2018
Riverdale City Hall Chambers
7200 Church Street, Riverdale 30274
10:30am - 1:00pm
legislative updates, resources, and other issues
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*Click to view the report: The State of Literacy in Georgia: Action Needed For Georgia's Thriving Workforce and Economy
Rep. Stovall enjoys visiting locations in District 74, across the state and nationally. She is able to gain better insights and share these experiences with those she serves. Economic Development/Job Creation and Education (Birth to Adult) are her main focus.
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Rep. Stovall's bills introduced are eligible for passage during this 2018 session:
*HB 788- a parent or guardian may enroll a student in a school using the address of an individual residing in the school's attendance zone who has authorized such us. (in House Education, a hearing was held no decision) Click to view
*HR 279- designates Single Parents Day on March 21 in Georgia, designates Childhood Cancer Awareness Day on Sept. 1. (passed House, in Senate Rules) Click to view
*HB 423- requires local school district to offer unused facilities to state charters at no cost and if sold it must be sold for no more than $1 (tabled in House Education Committee) Click to view
*HB 493- amends the open meeting act to require public comments be included in any video recording of public meetings held by commissioners, city councils, and school boards (passed Gov. Affairs committee, in House Rules) Click to view
UPCOMING PROJECTS:
*2018 Summer Youth Job Program for ages 14-21 yrs old in District 74- participants will be required to complete 20 volunteer hours in Clayton County
*Annual Dance on the Bridge Recognition of Parent Volunteers (April)
*Annual Career-Job Fair (Sept)
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Read more information on featured articles & resources
Did you know high school students can attend high school & college simultaneously at no cost to parents?
www.mowrga.org
Adult Protective Services for Senior Adults & other resources
https://aging.georgia.gov/adult-protective-services-aps
Job Search
http://dhsjobs.dhs.ga.gov/Public
HB 614 Landon Dunson Act
http://www.news-daily.com/news/gov-deal-signs-rep-stovall-s-landon-dunson-act-into/article_5bac50f0-799c-5a84-8461-610c8fbe1489.html
Women In Politics Award
http://www.ncsl.org/legislators-staff/legislators/womens-legislative-network/women-in-politics-making-a-difference-awards.aspx
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