ATLANTA – State Representative Mesha Mainor (D-Atlanta) will hold a press conference on her legislative agenda for the 2024 legislative session TOMORROW, Tuesday, July 11, 2023, at 11:15 a.m. at the statue of Martin Luther King Jr. on the Georgia State Capitol Grounds (northeast exterior corner of the Capitol).
Rep. Yasmin Neal Launches Aid Efforts for Tara Woods Apartment Tenants
ATLANTA – State Representative Yasmin Neal (D-Jonesboro) today launched local aid efforts for the Tara Woods apartment tenants following the Clayton County Water Authority’s decision to discontinue water services at the complex starting today, July 10. Rep. Neal has already mobilized volunteers to assist with the temporary relocation of tenants and food donations.
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Rep. Penny Houston Urges Medicaid Members to Check Eligibility During State Redetermination Process
ATLANTA – State Representative Penny Houston (R-Nashville) urges constituents who are currently Medicaid recipients to confirm their eligibility for coverage. Due to recent changes at the federal level, the state is required to redetermine eligibility for approximately 2.7 million Medicaid and PeachCare for Kids members.
Rep. John Carson Touts Economic Analysis on Student Scholarship Tax Program
ATLANTA – State Representative John Carson (R-Marietta) commends the Georgia Department of Audits and Accounts’ recent economic analysis report regarding the state’s Qualified Education Expense (QEE) Tax Credit program for student scholarship opportunities, which estimates an annual cost savings of $61.4 million at a “student switcher rate” of 90 percent, or the percentage of students that would return to public schools if not for the program. This analysis highlights that the QEE tax credit would result in $28 million in reduced state costs and $33.4 million in local cost savings, revealing a positive impact for state and local taxpayers.
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Rep. Penny Houston Makes Constituents Aware of Down Payment Assistance Program for Rural Homebuyers
ATLANTA – State Representative Penny Houston (R-Nashville) seeks to make constituents aware of the Georgia Dream Homeownership Program, a state program created to make homeownership possible for eligible rural Georgians with incomes up to $74,500 or $86,000 per year. Residents in Tift, Berrien and Cook counties could apply for affordable financing options, down payment and closing cost assistance and homebuyer education.