WASHINGTON, May 27 -- Sen. Raphael G. Warnock, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: After working on the federal level to champion policies that encourage clean energy investments and job growth, U.S. Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock (D-GA) applauded Qcells'announcement of an expansion of their Dalton facility, which will create an estimated 470 new jobs in Whitfield County. The $171 million investment from Qcells will bring the company's employee total in Georgia to over 1,000. "Ever  more

COLUMBUS, Georgia, May 26 -- Rep. Sanford D. Bishop Jr., D-Georgia, issued the following statement on May 25, 2022: * * * Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) released the following statement after the mass shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas that killed nineteen children and two teachers as well as injuring others. "I was shocked to hear about yet another school shooting, this time in Uvalde, Texas. My heartfelt condolences go out to the families, students, faculty, and  more

WASHINGTON, May 27 -- Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Georgia, issued the following news release on May 25, 2022: U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff met in Washington with New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern to discuss strengthening trade between Georgia and New Zealand and U.S.-New Zealand security cooperation. Before their meeting, the Senator and Prime Minister addressed yesterday's shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas. Sen. Ossoff expressed his commitment to affirming the shared values that   more

DALTON, Georgia, May 27 -- Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff announced nearly 500 new jobs are coming to North Georgia. Dalton-based Qcells will expand its solar module manufacturing facility, investing $171 million and creating nearly 500 local jobs in and around Whitfield County. "We are proud to announce our new solar module manufacturing plant will be in Dalton, Georgia. Nobody has been a bigger champion for Qcells and domestic solar ma  more

WASHINGTON, May 27 -- Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Georgia, issued the following news release on May 25, 2022: Yesterday, U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff introduced Michael Battle in his confirmation hearing to serve as United States Ambassador to Tanzania. Ambassador Battle, who lives in Atlanta, Georgia, previously served as U.S. Ambassador to the African Union and as the U.S. Representative to the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa. "It is an honor Mr. Chairman and Ranking Member to be here along  more

WASHINGTON, May 27 -- Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Georgia, issued the following news release and letter on May 26, 2022: U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff is working to improve access to affordable housing for Georgians in rural areas whose primary language is not English. Sen. Ossoff secured a commitment from U.S. Department of Agriculture's Under Secretary for Rural Development, Xochitl Torres Small, to help Georgians experiencing language barriers navigate the housing market and system, improving their access  more

WASHINGTON, May 27 -- Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff is working to improve the supply of affordable rural housing in Cordele, GA. Sen. Ossoff secured a commitment from U.S. Department of Agriculture's Under Secretary for Rural Development, Xochitl Torres Small, to help increase the supply of affordable housing in Georgia. During the U.S. Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee hearing yesterday, Senator Ossoff called attenti  more

WASHINGTON, May 27 -- Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff is working to improve the supply of affordable rural housing in Dooly County. During the U.S. Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee hearing yesterday, Sen. Ossoff secured a commitment from U.S. Department of Agriculture's Under Secretary for Rural Development, Xochitl Torres Small, to help increase the supply of affordable housing in Georgia. Sen. Ossoff also secured a c  more

WASHINGTON, May 27 -- Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff is working to improve the supply of affordable rural housing in McIntosh County. During the U.S. Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee hearing yesterday, Sen. Ossoff secured a commitment from U.S. Department of Agriculture's Under Secretary for Rural Development, Xochitl Torres Small, to help increase the supply of affordable housing in Georgia. Sen. Ossoff also secured   more

WASHINGTON, May 27 -- Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff is working to improve the supply of affordable rural housing in Warren County. During the U.S. Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee hearing yesterday, Sen. Ossoff secured a commitment from U.S. Department of Agriculture's Under Secretary for Rural Development, Xochitl Torres Small, to help increase the supply of affordable housing in Georgia. Sen. Ossoff also secured a   more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, May 26 -- House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-California, issued the following statement on May 25, 2022, on the result of Georgia's 7th congressional district primary election: * * * "Congresswoman Carolyn Bourdeaux is a proven fighter for Georgia families in the House of Representatives. Our House Democratic Caucus is deeply grateful for Congresswoman Bourdeaux's leadership and will sincerely miss her voice in the House. "On the House Small Business Committee, Congressw  more