Category Archives: State Senate

Rep. Tanner Backs Off No Knock Reform, as Sens. Stone, Fort Push Forward

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(APN) ATLANTA — Following concerns raised by activists, State Rep. Kevin Tanner (R-Dawsonville) has backed off his no knock warrant “reform” legislation, HB 56.  However, State Sen. Vincent Fort (D-Atlanta) is pushing forward with his legislation, SB 45; and Sen. Jesse Stone (R-Waynesboro) has introduced his own version.   Those who have opposed no knock warrant “reform” legislation have included […]

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Sen. Fort, Activists Unveil Law Enforcement Policy Reform Package

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(APN) ATLANTA — On Tuesday, January 21, 2015, State Sen. Vincent Fort (D-Atlanta) today introduced to the public a broad Law Enforcement Reform package.  It is sponsored by a bipartisan group of Georgia legislators.   Events in the news have prompted an outcry across the nation for police reform and the demilitarization of the police: From the death of Michael […]

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Cannabis Oil; Full Legalization Bills Pre-Filed for 2015 Legislative Session

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(APN) ATLANTA — Once again, Georgia will be among many U.S. states considering medicinal cannabis, or marijuana, in 2015. Up for consideration in Georgia are a total of three pre-filed bills: State Rep. Allen Peake’s (R-Macon) House Bill 1, and State Sen. Curt Thompson’s Senate Bill 7 and Senate Resolution 6.   SB 7 and HB 1 are medicinal marijuana […]

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