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Reps. Davis, Scott and Schofield: Pregnancy Loss Is Not a Crime, and Women Are Not Criminals

By State Representatives Viola Davis (D-Stone Mountain), Kim Schofield (D-Atlanta) and Sandra Scott (D-Rex)

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A woman experiencing a miscarriage should be able to seek medical care without wondering whether she needs an attorney. A mother grieving a stillbirth should receive compassion, not suspicion. And no patient should fear that an honest conversation with her doctor could become the foundation of a criminal investigation.

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Rep. Teddy Reese to Honor World War II Veteran James Sneed During Veterans Day Celebration in Columbus

ATLANTA – State Representative Teddy Reese (D-Columbus) will participate in a Veterans Day celebration where he will present Mr. James Sneed with a resolution and a United States flag in recognition of his military service and contributions to his community on Monday, November 9, 2026, at 3 p.m. at Jordan Vocational High School in Columbus, Ga.

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Rep. Marvin Lim Calls for Georgia to Track Medicaid Coverage Losses and Improve Access to Benefits

ATLANTA – State Representative Marvin Lim (D-Norcross), a member of the House Health Committee, is calling for improved Medicaid coverage data, improvements to Georgia Gateway and an assessment of federal changes affecting hospitals following his review of records from the Georgia Department of Community Health (DCH) and the Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS).

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Rep. Terry Cummings Announces Legislative Priorities Ahead of 2027 Legislative Session

ATLANTA – State Representative Terry Cummings (D-Mableton) today announces her legislative priorities ahead of the 2027 legislative session. Rep. Cummings emphasizes her priorities will focus on fiscal accountability for the City of Mableton, repealing House Bill 369, Black political representation, public safety and housing. Rep. Cummings notes that her first priority is to review Mableton’s existing independent audits, financial reports and adopted budgets to determine what additional independent fiscal and operational analysis may be needed.

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