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Limited
outdoor watering and conservation rebates in Gwinnett and Dekalb
Healthcare
Budget and the
Economy
Education
Ethics
Environment and Transportation
Economic
Development and Jobs
Crime and Drugs
Thirsty Gwinnett households can get a little relief, now that the outdoor
watering bans have been eased. County commissioners have approved a
day-to-day administrative approach to allowing water use outside. Gwinnett
homeowners can find the up-to-date rules
here and Dekalb
homeowners can find their rules
here.
Both Gwinnett County and Dekalb County will rebate homeowners who retrofit their
property with low-flow technology toilets. If the new fixture replaces an
older device with 1.6 gallons per flush, homeowners can qualify for between $50
and $100 in Gwinnett (depending on the model) and up to $150 in Dekalb.
For more information on low-flow rebates,
click here.
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Steve Henson
has heard from many of the citizens about the need to improve healthcare
coverage.
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Steve will work to create a pool for high risk
individuals.
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Will support the creation of larger networks
so coverage can be provided cheaper.
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Steve will fight to make prescription drugs
more affordable.
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Steve Henson
knows that in these tight budget years we must set our budget priorities
carefully.
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Steve has fought to keep education and health
care at the top of the list.
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Worked with the BROC to reduce waste and
locate additional federal dollars.
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Supported passage of H.B. 1775 and other
efforts to bring jobs to Georgia and improve revenue without raising taxes.
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Sponsored legislation to prevent outsourcing
of certain state jobs to foreign countries.
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Steve was one of only four Senators appointed
by the Lt. Governor to serve on the important Budget Review Oversight
Committee, which works throughout the year analyzing and reviewing the state
budget.
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Steve Henson brings years of
experience in vocational education and has worked with many schools in the
district to understand their needs.
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Supported legislation to help fund higher
teacher salaries and after school programs while in the Senate.
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Co-Sponsored Georgia's Charter Schools Law to
allow schools to voluntarily seek charter school status.
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Will work to continue to
reduce student/teacher ratios and promote excellence in our schools.
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Will work closely with schools
to help increase parental involvement, and with teachers to make sure they
get the support they deserve.
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"Because of his deep
concern for education and Georgia's students" Steve has been
endorsed by the Georgia Association of Educators.
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Steve Henson has always been a
leader in strong ethics legislation.
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Co-Sponsored legislation to limit the size of
campaign contributions for legislative and State offices.
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Co-Sponsored legislation to restrict gifts to
elected officials.
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Supports a new law prohibiting
legislators from becoming paid lobbyists for a two-year period after leaving
office.
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Supports tougher penalties
and stronger enforcement of existing ethics laws.
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Steve Henson was appointed Chair of the Environmental
Protection Sub-Committee in the Senate because of his work protection our
natural resources.
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Sponsored legislation requiring State agencies
to use recycled products when feasible.
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Sponsored legislation for the existing Motor
Fuel Tax to be used for purposes other than just roads, such as bicycle
paths, sidewalks and other transportation alternatives.
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Co-Sponsored legislation increasing penalties
for littering.
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Supports legislation assisting
commercial and agricultural water users to more efficiently utilize water
and decrease use.
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Supports more stringent
enforcement of laws protecting our rivers and streams.
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Will work closely with
community leaders and D.O.T. to address local transportation issues and
concerns.
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For his concern for our water
resources and the environment, Steve Henson has been endorsed by Georgia
Conservation Voters.
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Steve Henson's job as a vocational trainer has made him
a leader in the Senate in preparing people for jobs.
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Supported the Youth Apprentice Program.
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Supported the South Dekalb Incubator
program.
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Steve Henson believes, "We
must seek to revitalize our communities such as the Memorial Drive Corridor
and also offer better training and support for adults who are looking for
work."
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While in the Senate, Steve Henson fought to speed up
our criminal justice system and to make it more effective, efficient and fair.
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For those convicted of violent
offenses, he has supported "truth in sentencing" and tougher sentences.
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Supported measures to fight
fraud and abuse of our elderly.
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Restored funds spent on
domestic violence investigation and prosecution.
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Steve Henson supports
addressing the root cause of drug abuse through prevention, counseling and
education. He recognizes the effectiveness of organized recreation
programs in combating drugs among our young people and will work to expand
programs in the district.
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STATE SENATE DISTRICT 41
Steve Henson
