ATLANTA – State Representative Sandra Scott (D-Rex) recently introduced House Resolution 78, legislation which would declare racism a public health crisis in the State of Georgia.
Rep. Lewis-Ward Announces Legislation to Suspend Public School Rating System
ATLANTA – State Representative Regina Lewis-Ward (D-McDonough) recently filed legislation which would suspend Georgia school and school system ratings, as well as report cards for the 2020-2021 school year. Rep. Lewis-Ward’s proposed legislation seeks to relieve pressure on educators and academic administrators as they work to overcome challenges related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Rep. Mandi Ballinger Introduces Legislation for Local Control of Liquor Licensing to Spur Economic Growth
ATLANTA – State Representative Mandi Ballinger (R-Canton) recently introduced House Bill 273 to expand liquor licensing options in order to spur economic growth during the pandemic.
Clayton County House Legislative Delegation Commends Passage of Crown Act
ATLANTA – State Representatives Kim Schofield (D-Atlanta), Sandra Scott (D-Rex) and Rhonda Burnough (D-Riverdale) commend the Clayton County Board of Commissioners on the local passage of the Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair (CROWN) Act. These legislators will also hold a virtual press conference to discuss the CROWN Act TODAY, Friday, February 5, 2021 at 1:30 p.m. via Zoon. To participate in the virtual press conference, please click here.
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Rep. Charlice Byrd Introduces Legislation to Secure Georgia Elections
ATLANTA – State Representative Charlice Byrd (R-Woodstock) recently introduced House Bill 228, legislation which seeks to secure Georgia’s election process by prohibiting certain types of identification for in-person voting.
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