ATLANTA – State Representative Anissa Jones (D-Macon) applauds the recent House Health Committee passage of House Bill 1346, the Georgia Maternal Mental Health Improvement Act. Sponsored by Rep. Jones, the legislation would ensure that health insurance policies issued in Georgia provide coverage for medically necessary maternal mental health screenings during pregnancy and for up to 12 months postpartum, along with treatment for women who screen positive for maternal mental health conditions.
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ATLANTA – State Representative Gabriel Sanchez (D-Smyrna) will host a press conference to announce the introduction of the Georgia Medicare for All Act on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at 12 p.m. at the South Wing Steps of the Georgia State Capitol in Atlanta, Georgia.
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ATLANTA – State Representative Tangie Herring (D-Macon) has advanced House Bill 1166 out of the House Committee on Governmental Affairs, sending this housing measure directly to the House Rules Committee. Rep. Herring emphasizes that this legislation would provide a solution to the statewide housing inventory crisis by removing unnecessary zoning red tape for small residential dwellings, all while preserving the local safeguards that protect Georgia communities.
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ATLANTA— The Georgia House of Representatives today passed four historic measures aimed at driving down the cost of insurance for families, drivers, homeowners and businesses across the state.
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ATLANTA – State Representative Lydia Glaize (D-Fairburn) was recently named one of the Champions for Change by the Georgia Commission on Women and awarded the Leadership Legacy Award for her career-long dedication to mentorship and community empowerment.
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