ATLANTA – State Representatives Sandra Scott (D-Rex), Viola Davis (D-Stone Mountain) and Kim Schofield (D-Atlanta) recently introduced House Bill 25, the Dignity is Essential Act, which seeks to address hygiene inequity by allowing recipients of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) to purchase certain hygiene products, specifically diapers and menstrual hygiene items, should a federal waiver become available.
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ATLANTA – State Representative Scott Hilton (R-Peachtree Corners) recently introduced new legislation aimed at creating distraction-free learning environments in Georgia’s public schools for grades K-8. The proposed bill would require schools to implement policies that prevent K-8 students from accessing cell phones and other digital devices from the start of the school day until the final bell, ensuring students remain engaged in their education without unnecessary interruptions.
Continue reading “Rep. Scott Hilton Introduces Bipartisan Distraction-Free Schools Legislation to Improve Student Learning and Wellness”Rep. Rhonda Taylor, Bishop Michael Mitchell, Supervisor Cordella Mitchell to Hold Press Conference on A.M.E. Church’s Legislative Priorities Tomorrow
ATLANTA – State Representative Rhonda Taylor (D-Conyers), along with Bishop Michael Mitchell and Cordella Mitchell of the Sixth Episcopal District of the African Methodist Episcopal (A.M.E.) Church, will hold a press conference to discuss their legislative priorities for the legislative session TOMORROW, Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at 8:45 a.m. at the South Wing Steps of the Georgia State Capitol.
Continue reading “Rep. Rhonda Taylor, Bishop Michael Mitchell, Supervisor Cordella Mitchell to Hold Press Conference on A.M.E. Church’s Legislative Priorities Tomorrow”Rep. Jordan Ridley, Commissioner Benny Carter to Host Town Hall Meeting in Canton Tomorrow
ATLANTA – State Representative Jordan Ridley (R-Woodstock) and Cherokee County Commissioner Benny Carter will host a town hall meeting TOMORROW, Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. at the Bridgemill Fire Station in Canton.
Continue reading “Rep. Jordan Ridley, Commissioner Benny Carter to Host Town Hall Meeting in Canton Tomorrow”Rep. Carter Barrett Receives Committee Assignments for the 2025-2026 Legislative Term, Appointed Vice Chairman of Higher Education Committee
ATLANTA – The Georgia House of Representatives’ Committee on Assignments, chaired by House Speaker Jon Burns (R-Newington), recently named State Representative Carter Barrett (R-Cumming) to serve as Vice Chairman of the House Higher Education Committee for the 2025-2026 legislative term. Rep. Barrett was also named a member of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Higher Education, appointed Secretary of the Banks & Banking Committee and reappointed Secretary of the Code Revision Committee.
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