ATLANTA – State Representative Matt Dubnik (R-Gainesville) was recently named the 2019 Family Medicine Legislative Champion of the Year by the Georgia Academy of Family Physicians for his commitment to advocating for physicians and patients. During the 2019 legislative session, Rep. Dubnik sponsored legislation that offers a state tax credit for physicians who precept nurse practitioners, physician assistants and medical students. Continue reading “Rep. Matt Dubnik Named 2019 Family Medicine Legislative Champion of the Year by Georgia Academy of Family Physicians”
Rep. Scott to Deliver Feminine Hygiene Products to Schools in District 76
ATLANTA – State Representative Sandra Scott (D-Rex) will deliver feminine hygiene products to schools located in House District 76 on Tuesday, August 20, 2019. During the month of July, Rep. Scott organized a drive to collect donations from individuals and organizations in Clayton and Henry counties in order to provide these products to local schools. Continue reading “Rep. Scott to Deliver Feminine Hygiene Products to Schools in District 76”
Rep. Dempsey Serves as Guest Speaker at National Conference of State Legislature’s 2019 Legislative Summit
ATLANTA – State Representative Katie Dempsey (R-Rome) served as a guest speaker and panelist during a session at the National Conference of State Legislature’s (NCSL) 2019 Legislative Summit on Tuesday, August 6, 2019, in Nashville, Tennessee. The session, entitled “The Lawmaker’s Role in Tackling the Data Conundrum,” explored the ways state legislatures are addressing the issue of “big data.” Continue reading “Rep. Dempsey Serves as Guest Speaker at National Conference of State Legislature’s 2019 Legislative Summit”
Rep. Sheila Jones Issues Statement on Ethylene Oxide Emissions from Sterigenics Plant in Smyrna
ATLANTA – State Representative Sheila Jones (D-Atlanta) today issued the following statement regarding the ethylene oxide emissions from the Sterigenics plant in Smyrna, which is located within Rep. Jones’ House district: Continue reading “Rep. Sheila Jones Issues Statement on Ethylene Oxide Emissions from Sterigenics Plant in Smyrna”
Rep. Dickerson Issues Statement on Ethylene Oxide Emissions from B.D. Bard Plant in Newton County
ATLANTA – State Representative Pam Dickerson (D-Conyers) today issued the following statement regarding the ethylene oxide emissions from the B.D. Bard plant in Newton County: Continue reading “Rep. Dickerson Issues Statement on Ethylene Oxide Emissions from B.D. Bard Plant in Newton County”