ATLANTA – State Representative Katie Dempsey (R-Rome), chair of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Human Resources, was recently appointed by House Speaker Jon Burns (R-Newington) to serve on the Committee on Assignments.
Continue reading “Rep. Katie Dempsey Appointed by House Speaker Jon Burns to the Committee on Assignments”GUEST EDITORIAL: Urgent Action Needed: Addressing the Rise of Child Abuse and Neglect in South Georgia
By State Representative Penny Houston (R-Nashville)
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As the state representative for House District 170, I have always prioritized the safety and well-being of children and families throughout our district and across Georgia. However, I am deeply troubled by a significant rise in child abuse and neglect cases reported in Tift, Cook and Berrien counties. The safety of our children is at risk, and this alarming trend demands action.
Continue reading “GUEST EDITORIAL: Urgent Action Needed: Addressing the Rise of Child Abuse and Neglect in South Georgia”Reps. Viola Davis, Sandra Scott and Kim Schofield Release Updated 2023 – 2025 Legislative Summary and 2025 Vision
ATLANTA – State Representatives Viola Davis (D-Stone Mountain), Sandra Scott (D-Rex) and Kim Schofield (D-Atlanta) recently released an updated legislative summary and vision report, which seeks to highlight their accomplishments from the 2023 – 2024 legislative term and their goals for 2025. The document aims to serve as a roadmap for continued progress on justice, equity and opportunity-focused legislation, addressing areas such as education, healthcare, housing and criminal justice reform.
Continue reading “Reps. Viola Davis, Sandra Scott and Kim Schofield Release Updated 2023 – 2025 Legislative Summary and 2025 Vision”Speaker Jon Burns Releases Statement Reaffirming Support for IVF Protections
ATLANTA – Today, Speaker Jon Burns (R-Newington) released a statement reaffirming his commitment to supporting legislation that codifies protections for in-vitro fertilization (IVF) treatments during the upcoming 2025 Legislative Session:
Continue reading “Speaker Jon Burns Releases Statement Reaffirming Support for IVF Protections”Unshackling Georgia: Ending Tax Enslavement and Building Fair Solutions in Education, Part Two
Exposing tax inequities and emphasizing a path forward with actionable solutions in education – a strong call to action and the promise of change
By State Representative Viola Davis (D-Stone Mountain)
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Part Two of Two: Breaking Free from Tax Enslavement – Solutions for Georgia’s Donor Counties
In Part One of this editorial series, we explored the inequities in Georgia’s school tax system – inequities that shackle donor counties like DeKalb, Fulton and Cobb to a system of tax enslavement. These counties are burdened with higher property taxes yet see their contributions redistributed to other parts of the state through mechanisms like the Equalization Fund and Sparsity Grant.