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April 6, 2026April 20, 2026

EDITORIAL: Reps. Davis, Scott and Schofield: We Oppose House Bill 297

By State Representatives Viola Davis (D-Stone Mountain), Kim Schofield (D-Atlanta) and Sandra Scott (D-Rex)

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We are raising serious concerns about House Bill 297, legislation that centralizes power, weakens local control and places underserved and under-resourced communities at risk. We are also warning the public that the “devil is in the details,” particularly regarding the transfer of assets, contracts, federal funds and financial obligations.

April 6, 2026

Rep. Mike Cameron Applauds Final Passage of Legislation to Allow Implementation of Newborn Safety Devices

ATLANTA – State Representative Mike Cameron (R-Rossville) celebrates the final passage of House Bill 350, legislation he sponsored which would allow certain medical facilities to implement newborn safety devices.

April 6, 2026

Rep. Teddy Reese to Hold Press Conference and Present House Resolution to Columbus Police Department

ATLANTA – State Representative Teddy Reese (D-Columbus), along with members of the Columbus Legislative Delegation, will hold a press conference and present a resolution congratulating Chief Stone Mathis and the Columbus Police Department for being named the Georgia Chapter of the FBI National Academy Associates’ Phyllis Goodwin Agency of the Year. The event will take place on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at 10 a.m. at the Columbus Police Department in Columbus, Georgia.

April 6, 2026

Rep. Matt Reeves Applauds Final Passage of Regulatory Reform Bills

ATLANTA – State Representative Matt Reeves (R-Duluth) applauds the final passage of House Bills 1247 and 1254 during the 2026 legislative session, which seek to make reforms to regulatory systems within the state.

April 2, 2026

Speaker Jon Burns Praises General Assembly’s Passage of FY 2027 Budget

ATLANTA – Today, House Speaker Jon Burns issued a statement in support of the General Assembly’s passage of the Fiscal Year 2027 Budget, which passed the House with overwhelming bipartisan support.