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House Passes the Parent and Teacher Empowerment Act

ATLANTA — The Georgia House of Representatives passed House Bill 123, the Parent and Teacher Empowerment Act, by a vote of 97-74, on Tuesday, March 5, 2013. Introduced by State Representative Edward Lindsey (R-Atlanta), this legislation would allow parents of any traditional public school to petition their local school board to convert their school into a public charter school. This bill is intended to engage students, inspire teachers, and involve parents in their children’s education.

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Rep. Lindsey Introduces Legislation Aimed at Improving Georgia’s Water Systems

ATLANTA – State Representative Edward Lindsey (R-Atlanta) today announced the introduction of House Bill 199. This legislation would allow Georgia to utilize emerging technologies in water conservation by broadening the scope of the “Water Conservation and Drought Relief Act.”

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Rep. Terry Rogers Receives Leadership Positions

ATLANTA – House Majority Whip Edward Lindsey (R-Atlanta) appointed state Representative Terry Rogers (R–Clarkesville) as a member of the 2013-2014 House Majority Whip team. As a member of the majority whip team, Rep. Rogers will play a critical role by monitoring legislation as it moves through both chambers of the General Assembly and by helping members of the majority caucus to better understand the details of bills and resolutions.

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