ATLANTA – State Representative Carl Gilliard (D-Savannah), chair of the Georgia Legislative Black Caucus, today issued the following statement condemning the antisemitic protest outside of Chabad of Cobb:
Speaker Jon Burns Issues Statement Condemning Acts of Hatred in Macon and near Marietta
ATLANTA – Today, Speaker of the House Jon Burns (R-Newington) issued the following statement:
One-Year Anniversary of Roe v. Wade Reversal: A Setback for Women’s Rights, Privacy and Reproductive Health
By State Representative Kim Schofield (D-Atlanta)
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As an advocate for women’s rights and reproductive health care, I cannot sit idly by as we reach the one-year anniversary of the reversal of Roe v. Wade. On June 24, 2022, the Supreme Court rocked the nation, dismantling the protection of women’s reproductive rights that had been upheld for almost five decades.
Rep. Park Cannon Gives White House Presentation on Reproductive Policies
ATLANTA – State Representative Park Cannon (D-Atlanta) was recently invited to give a presentation on enhancing maternal care during the White House State Legislative Convening on Reproductive Rights in June. During the summit, Rep. Cannon spoke on extending Medicaid funding to provide certified doulas to patients during labor.
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Reps. El-Mahdi Holly, Demetrius Douglas to Host “Lovejoy Matters” Town Hall
ATLANTA – State Representatives El-Mahdi Holly (D-Stockbridge) and Demetrius Douglas (D-Stockbridge) will host the “Lovejoy Matters” summertime town hall on Friday, June 30, 2023, from 6:30 – 8 p.m. at the Lovejoy Community Center.
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