Gov. Deal Signs Legislation Co-Sponsored by Rep. Howard into Law

ATLANTA – State Representative Henry “Wayne” Howard (D-Augusta) today announced that Governor Nathan Deal recently signed House Bill 740, legislation Rep. Howard co-sponsored that will require local school systems to conduct proper assessments prior to expelling or suspending students for five or more days. Continue reading “Gov. Deal Signs Legislation Co-Sponsored by Rep. Howard into Law”

Rep. Howard Announces House Passage of Legislation to Regulate Boilers and Pressure Vessels

ATLANTA – State Representative Henry “Wayne” Howard (D-Augusta) today announced that the Georgia House of Representatives passed Senate Bill 353 by a vote of 164-2 on Wednesday, March 21, 2018. Sponsored in the House by Rep. Howard, SB 353 would provide the Safety Fire Commissioner with civil enforcement and penalty authority for violations of boiler and pressure valve regulations. Continue reading “Rep. Howard Announces House Passage of Legislation to Regulate Boilers and Pressure Vessels”

Rep. Howard Welcomes Professional Boxer on ‘Parade of Quartets’

Justin “Jip” DeLoach and Karlton Howard, Executive Producer of "Parade of Quartets"

ATLANTA – State Representative Henry “Wayne” Howard (D-Augusta) today announced that Justin “Jip” DeLoach, Augusta native and professional middle weight boxer, will appear on Augusta’s “Parade of Quartets” television program on Sunday, June 29, 2014. Continue reading “Rep. Howard Welcomes Professional Boxer on ‘Parade of Quartets’”

Rep. Henry “Wayne” Howard to Visit Glenn Hills Elementary for “Georgia Pre-K Week”

ATLANTA – State Representative Henry “Wayne” Howard (D-Augusta) will celebrate the 21st Anniversary of Georgia’s Pre-K program this week by visiting Glenn Hills Elementary as part of “Georgia Pre-K Week.” During his visit, Rep. Howard will read to a group of 4-year-old pre-kindergarten students and witness the learning that takes place each day thanks to Georgia’s Pre-K Program.

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Rep. Howard to Provide Support for Affordable Care Act Enrollment

ATLANTA – State Representative Henry “Wayne” Howard (D-Augusta) along with Representatives Gloria Frazier (D-Hephzibah) and Earnest Smith (D-Augusta) will join the Augusta Community Health Centers on October 12, 2013 to provide hands-on assistance to members of the Augusta community who will be enrolling in the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Beginning October 1, 2013, anyone without health insurance will be able to enroll in the ACA.

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