ATLANTA — A state senator and state representative-elect have joined forces to form the General Assembly’s first Hispanic caucus.
Sen. Jason Anavitarte, R-Dallas, who was elected Senate majority caucus chairman last week, and Rep.-elect Rey Martinez, R-Loganville, announced the creation of the Georgia Hispanic Caucus Thursday.
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