ATLANTA (March 17, 2020) | The amended 2020 fiscal year (FY2020) budget will contain $5 million directed at struggling rural hospitals. It was amended by House Appropriations Chair Representative Terry England (R – Auburn) and Senate Appropriations Chair Senator Jack Hill (R – Reidsville). Continue reading “Rural Hospitals to Receive $5 Million”
Rep. Sandra Scott Provides Public Health Updates on COVID-19, Urges Citizens to Take Precautions and Donate Blood
ATLANTA – State Representative Sandra Scott (D-Rex) urges citizens to take precautions while COVID-19 cases rise in Georgia, as well as donate blood after recent reports of blood donation shortages across the country. Continue reading “Rep. Sandra Scott Provides Public Health Updates on COVID-19, Urges Citizens to Take Precautions and Donate Blood”
Rep. Lopez Romero Issues Statement on COVID-19
ATLANTA – State Representative Brenda Lopez Romero (D-Norcross) today issued the following statement regarding the novel coronavirus, COVID-19, in Georgia: Continue reading “Rep. Lopez Romero Issues Statement on COVID-19”
Rep. Douglas Votes to Ratify Public Health State of Emergency to Address COVID-19
ATLANTA – State Representative Demetrius Douglas (D–Stockbridge), along with members of the Georgia General Assembly, recently convened for a special legislative session to ratify Governor Brian Kemp’s proclamation of a public health state of emergency in Georgia on Monday, March 16, 2020. Continue reading “Rep. Douglas Votes to Ratify Public Health State of Emergency to Address COVID-19”
Rep. Bennett Votes to Ratify Public Health State of Emergency to Address COVID-19
ATLANTA – State Representative Karen Bennett (D-Stone Mountain), along with members of the Georgia General Assembly, recently convened for a special legislative session to ratify Governor Brian Kemp’s proclamation of a public health state of emergency in Georgia on Monday, March 16, 2020. Continue reading “Rep. Bennett Votes to Ratify Public Health State of Emergency to Address COVID-19”