Georgia House of Representatives
House Media Services Office
By State Representatives Viola Davis (D-Stone Mountain), Kim Schofield (D-Atlanta) and Sandra G. Scott (D-Rex)
(588 words)
As state legislators, we are issuing a warning following a devastating analysis of Congress’ proposed spending plan. The bill threatens to slash critical Medicaid funding, placing Georgia’s rural hospitals and the families they serve on the brink of collapse.
Continue reading “Georgia’s Rural Hospitals Are on Life Support: Congress Could Pull the Plug”ATLANTA – State Representative Deborah Silcox (R-Sandy Springs), chair of the House MARTOC Committee, today announces a number of new laws passed during the 2025 legislative session and signed into law by Governor Brian Kemp that will go into effect July 1, 2025. These laws seek to lower taxes and insurance costs, improve classroom learning and enhance public safety.
Continue reading “Rep. Deborah Silcox Highlights State Laws Going into Effect July 1”ATLANTA – The House Study Committee on Cancer Care Access, chaired by State Representative Lee Hawkins (R-Gainesville), will hold its third meeting on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at 8:30 a.m. at the Georgia Cancer Center in Augusta.
Continue reading “House Study Committee on Cancer Care Access to Hold Third Meeting in Augusta”ATLANTA – State Representative Mary Ann Santos (D-McDonough) recently joined the Georgia-Japan Legislative Caucus. This caucus seeks to strengthen the economic and cultural relationship between Georgia and Japan.
Continue reading “Rep. Mary Ann Santos Joins Georgia-Japan Legislative Caucus”ATLANTA – State Representative Derrick Jackson (D-Tyrone) today hosted 30 Mandela Washington Fellows from various African countries at the Georgia State Capitol. The fellows will also be visiting Georgia State University this summer for the Public Management and Leadership Institute.
Continue reading “Rep. Derrick Jackson Hosts 30 Mandela Washington Fellowship Students at State Capitol”