State Senator Sally Harrell (ga)
Recent News About State Senator Sally Harrell (ga)
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Sen. Sally Harrell Honors Clubhouse Atlanta Founder with 2024 Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award
Sen. Sally Harrell presented Susie Kyle, founder of Clubhouse Atlanta, with the 2024 Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award during the annual Yellow Rose Ceremony hosted by the Georgia Women’s Legislative Caucus. The award recognizes individuals who have demonstrated selfless dedication to community service, a tradition started by former Representative Nikki T. Randall, a strong advocate for women, families, and communities. Sen. Harrell, co-chair of Georgia’s Women’s Legislative Caucus, commended Kyle for her work in establishing Clubhouse Atlanta, which provides a...
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Senators Parent and Harrell to Hold Press Conference on Legislation Establishing Voluntary "No Sell" Firearms List
Sen. Elena Parent and Sen. Sally Harrell are set to hold a press conference to discuss Senate Bill 522, also known as Donna’s Law. The legislation aims to establish a voluntary “No Sell” firearms list in Georgia. The initiative allows individuals with suicidal thoughts to voluntarily place themselves on the FBI’s NICS Firearms Checks list as a measure of self-protection.The law, named after Donna Nathan, who tragically took her own life after purchasing a firearm following years of battling bipolar disorder, seeks to address the increasing suicide rates in the state. If...
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Sen. Sally Harrell Proposes Georgia Good Faith Grant Act to Enhance Higher Education Access
Sen. Sally Harrell, along with her bipartisan colleagues, has introduced Senate Bill 526, known as the "Good Faith Grant Act," in an effort to provide a comprehensive needs-based scholarship program for Georgia students who may not qualify for the Hope Scholarship. The bill aims to expand access to post-secondary education for students in the state.Discussing the motivation behind the bill, Sen. Harrell mentioned that the idea stemmed from discussions with high school counselors who highlighted the need for a scholarship program catering to students who meet college...
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Sen. Sally Harrell and Advocates to Hold Press Conference to Get the Work Done for the IDD Community
ATLANTA (Feb. 6, 2024) — Sen. Sally Harrell (D-Atlanta) will hold a press conference tomorrow with self-advocates, family members, and service providers for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) to urge the Georgia General Assembly to fully support Georgians with IDD. The event will take place on Wednesday, February 7, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. on the South Steps of the Georgia State Capitol in Atlanta.The purpose of the press conference is to address the need for increased funding and support for adults with IDD in Georgia. Although progress has been...