State Senator Sonya Halpern (GA)
Recent News About State Senator Sonya Halpern (GA)
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Sen. Sonya Halpern to Host Fourth Annual HBCU Heritage Day
ATLANTA (March 11, 2024) — Sen. Sonya Halpern, (D–Atlanta), will host the Fourth Annual HBCU Heritage Day press conference on Wednesday, March 13th at the Georgia State Capitol, North Steps, 206 Washington St., Atlanta, GA 30334. The event is scheduled to begin at 1:30 p.m. and is open to the public.The program will include a celebration of the impact and importance of Georgia's 10 HBCUs. Sen. Halpern will be joined by Governor Brian P. Kemp, First Lady Marty Kemp, Lt. Governor Burt Jones, students, presidents of Georgia HBCUs, and Senators Derek Mallow (D–Savannah) and...
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Sen. Sonya Halpern Applauds Passage of Legislation to Further Support Georgia HBCUs
Sen. Halpern applauded the passage of the legislation, stating, “HBCUs contribute significantly more to our society than mere academic education. They are vital engines driving economic growth and social advancement, injecting over a billion dollars annually into our economy and facilitating social mobility across communities. Senate Bill 235 creates HBCU Innovation and Economic Prosperity Planning Districts, which will serve as catalysts for diversifying our workforce, driving innovation and economic impact, and anchoring community and economic development around their...