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By The Associated Press
Thursday, February 23, 2011
ATLANTA (AP) - Congressman Sanford Bishop and Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Gary Black say the federal government must maintain a financial safety net for farmers as Congress weighs spending cuts.
By J.D. Sumner
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Once completed, a $9 million Albany transportation facility will be the state’s first LEED-Certified transit center.
By Ray Henry
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Congressman Sanford Bishop and Agriculture Commissioner Gary Black are meeting to discuss federal spending for agriculture, the state's single-largest economic sector.
The two leaders are planning a news conference Wednesday after a meeting where they will discuss upcoming legislation setting federal agriculture subsidies.
Atlanta, GA – Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) and Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Gary Black today discussed the future of Georgia’s agriculture sector during a meeting at the Georgia Department of Agriculture office in Atlanta, Georgia.
By Roy Roberson
Thursday, February 17, 2011
By Olivia Laborde
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
When you see Congressman Sanford Bishop and his wife Vivian together, you notice an ease that comes from several years together. The couple’s first date was in 1985 but they didn't walk down the aisle until 2001.
By Romney Smith
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Representative John Lewis wins the highest award any civilian can win
Congressman Sanford Bishop released a statement on Georgia representative John Lewis receiving the Medal of Freedom today.
Washington, DC – Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-2) released the following statement today after President Barack Obama awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom to Rep. John Lewis (GA-5). Rep. |
Washington, DC – Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-2) today released the following statement after President Obama unveiled his budget request for fiscal year 2012. |
By Wainwright Jeffers
Saturday, February 12, 2011
ALBANY, GA - Agriculture contributes more than $65 billion annually to Georgia's economy, but the industry is facing challenges.
Friday and Saturday the Federation of Southern Cooperatives hosted their 28th annual small farmers conference in Albany to talk about farm issues.