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GUEST EDITORIAL: Don’t Balance the Budget on the Backs of Georgians in Need

By State Representative Kim Schofield (D-Atlanta) 

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We just concluded Georgia’s state budget process—one where I fought to protect and fully fund critical programs like PeachCare, SNAP, school lunches and other vital lifelines for our most vulnerable families. But let’s be clear: balancing the federal budget by slashing Medicaid, SNAP and housing aid is not sound policy—it is economic sabotage and moral injustice.

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Rep. Doreen Carter, Rockdale County Legislative Delegation to Hold “Comm-Unity Breakfast” Event in Conyers

ATLANTA – State Representative Doreen Carter (D-Lithonia), along with members of the Rockdale County Legislative Delegation, will hold a “Comm-Unity Breakfast” event on Saturday, May 31, 2025, from 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. at the Conyers-Rockdale Library.

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Georgia Lawmakers Issue Statement in Response to Adriana Smith Case

Reps. Kim Schofield, Viola Davis and Sandra Scott call for legislative change following denial of family rights

ATLANTA – Today, State Representatives Kim Schofield (D-Atlanta), Viola Davis (D-Stone Mountain) and Sandra Scott (D-Rex) issued a condemnation of the state’s abortion law in response to the case of Adriana Smith – a young Black woman declared brain dead and being kept on life support because of her pregnancy:

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Rep. Lehman Franklin Honored at Greater Georgia’s Legislative Awards Ceremony

ATLANTA – State Representative Lehman Franklin (R-Statesboro), joined by Governor Brian Kemp, Lt. Governor Burt Jones and the Honorable Kelly Loeffler, was recently recognized at the third annual Greater Georgia Legislative Awards Ceremony for his legislative efforts and contributions to policy initiatives that support Georgia families, communities and economic growth.

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