DPG Statement on Democratic Election Victories
Release: Wednesday, November 8, 2017 Atlanta, GA – Democratic Party of Georgia Chair DuBose Porter issued the following statement on last night’s elections results. “This was a great day for Georgia Democrats. Congratulations to Representative-elect Deborah Gonzalez (HD 117) and Representative-elect Johnathan Wallace (HD 119) for flipping two House seats long-held by Republicans. Their hard work and visions for a […]
Memorial Day Message from Senator Ed Harbison
A Memorial Day Message from Senator Ed Harbison Columbus, GA – Today, Sen. Ed Harbison released the following statement in observance of Memorial Day. “On this solemn day, we honor not only our fallen, but also the families of those lost defending our nation and its values. We owe a debt of […]
Georgia Democratic Leaders Mark 60th Anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education Decision
Release: Saturday, May 7, 2014 Georgia Democratic Leaders Celebrate 60th […]
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 […]
Senate Dems Warned of State Ethics Oversight
Senate Dems Warned of State Ethics Oversight Henson asks for GBI-FBI investigation Atlanta, Ga. – Sept. 19, 2013 – Georgia Senate Democrats have renewed their call for an independent state ethics commission in the wake of news that ethics investigations against Gov. Nathan Deal’s ethics have been at least mishandled and at worst covered up. “Senate Democrats […]