ATLANTA – State Representative Teddy Reese (D-Columbus) was recently selected by House Speaker Jon Burns (R-Newington) to serve as the vice chairman of the House Study Committee on Affordability & Accessibility of Georgia’s Legitimation Process.
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By State Representative Kim Schofield (D-Atlanta)
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In Georgia, summer heat is more than uncomfortable—it’s dangerous. In winter, the chill can be just as unforgiving. But for too many residents in House District 63—which includes parts of Atlanta, South Fulton, Hapeville, College Park, East Point and Union City—these aren’t just weather patterns. They’re life-threatening emergencies.
Continue reading “GUEST EDITORIAL: When the Heat Is Off, Lives – and Dollars – Are at Risk”Rep. Sandy Donatucci Appointed Chair of the House Study Committee on Improving Access to Internal Medicine in Underserved Areas
ATLANTA – State Representative Sandy Donatucci (R-Buford) was recently appointed by House Speaker Jon Burns (R-Newington) to serve as the chair of the House Study Committee on Improving Access to Internal Medicine in Underserved Areas.
Continue reading “Rep. Sandy Donatucci Appointed Chair of the House Study Committee on Improving Access to Internal Medicine in Underserved Areas”House Speaker Jon Burns Names Rep. Chris Erwin Chairman of the House Study Committee on Student Attendance in PreK-12 Education
ATLANTA – State Representative Chris Erwin (R-Homer), chairman of the House Education Committee, was recently appointed by House Speaker Jon Burns (R-Newington) to serve as chairman of the House Study Committee on Student Attendance in PreK-12 Education.
Continue reading “House Speaker Jon Burns Names Rep. Chris Erwin Chairman of the House Study Committee on Student Attendance in PreK-12 Education”GUEST EDITORIAL: Firing of CDC Workers puts Public Health at Grave Risk
By State Representatives Sandra Scott (D-Rex), Kim Schofield (D-Atlanta) and Viola Davis (D-Stone Mountain)
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As state lawmakers and public health advocates, we are sounding the alarm over the recent and deeply troubling decision to terminate key personnel at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)—the very institution headquartered in our state that has long served as the frontline defense against national and global health threats.
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