Release: Georgia Federal Health Care Exchange Enrollment Surge Among Highest in Nation
Georgia Federal Health Care Exchange Enrollment Surge Among Highest in Nation Chairman DuBose Porter says report is reality check that highlights urgent need for affordable health care in Georgia Atlanta, GA – On the heels of a new report showing that Georgia had one the largest enrollment surges during the final weeks of […]
Release: DPG Names Herman Russell This Year’s Recipient of the John Lewis Lifetime Achievement Award
DPG signature event to feature political strategist James Carville as keynote speaker Atlanta, GA – Atlanta businessman and civil rights pioneer Herman J. Russell Sr. will be the next recipient of the John Lewis Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2014 Democratic Party of Georgia Jefferson-Jackson Dinner. “Herman Russell’s life has been one defined by […]
What Nathan Deal Thinks About Voting Rights
What Nathan Deal Thinks about Voting Rights Today is the deadline to register to vote in the May 20 primary election. Our position on voting rights is very clear: we have to ensure that every eligible voter can register, that every registered voter can vote, and that every vote is accurately counted. That’s why we’re […]
Release: DPG Vice Chair and Rockdale Tax Commissioner RJ Hadley receives 2014 Civic and Community Engagement Award from ACCG
Rockdale Tax Commissioner RJ Hadley receives 2014 Civic and Community Engagement Award from ACCG Rockdale Official recognized at Centennial Conference of County Commissioners Savannah, Ga. (April 14, 2014) – Rockdale County Tax Commissioner RJ Hadley was named the 2014 Civic and Community Engagement Advocate of the Year by the Association County Commissioners of Georgia (ACCG) for his ongoing efforts […]
A watchdog not controlled by those in power
The following is an op-ed published in the AJC by Senate Leader Steve Henson A watchdog not controlled by those in power Honesty and transparency in government should be a cornerstone of a democracy. Transparency is what protects us all from corruption. No one or nothing should be excused from this scrutiny. It […]
DPG Chair Responds to Verdict in Ethics Trial Related to Gov. Nathan Deal
Democratic Party of Georgia Chair Responds to Verdict in Ethics Trial Related to Gov. Nathan Deal Chairman DuBose Porter says Georgia taxpayers are forced to pay the price for Deal’s political gamesmanship Atlanta, GA – Democratic Party of Georgia Chair DuBose Porter released the following statement in response to a Fulton County jury ordering […]
Release: DPG Chair Calls on GA GOP to Table Extreme Health Care Legislation
Republican Lawmakers Should Stop Playing Primary Games with Georgians’ Access to Health Insurance Democratic Party of Georgia Chairman Porter asks Georgia GOP to act in best interests of Georgians by tabling HB 707 and HB 990 Atlanta, GA – This session, Georgia Republican legislators have introduced multiple pieces of legislation to block the implementation […]
Meet Connie Stokes – Georgia Dems’ Candidate for Lt. Governor
This week, former State Senator Connie Stokes became Georgia Democrats’ nominee for Lt. Governor. Democratic Party of Georgia Chair DuBose Porter welcomed Connie to the ballot saying, “Connie is known for her public service and her passion for Georgia’s families. Whether she was fighting for laws against domestic violence and child abuse under the Gold Dome or working to improve […]
Release: Senator Jason Carter Qualifies to run for Governor of Georgia
Chairman Porter “proud to have Jason Carter on the ballot” Release: Wednesday, March 5, 2014 Atlanta, GA – Today, Senator Jason Carter qualified to run for Governor of Georgia. Democratic Party of Georgia Chair DuBose Porter released the following statement. “Senator Jason Carter has pushed education to the forefront of this year’s debate […]
Why Don’t Republicans Trust Women?
Why Don’t Republicans Trust Women? Georgia Republicans are at it again, targeting women and taking away our rights. And I’m fed up. Monday, our State Senate will vote on SB 98, a bill that will prohibit any health plan sold through the health care exchange from providing abortion coverage, for any reason except […]