Georgia Lawmakers Commemorate 60th Anniversary of Medicare and Medicaid, Calling to Protect and Strengthen the Programs

ATLANTA – Today, State Representatives Kim Schofield (D-Atlanta), Viola Davis (D-Stone Mountain), Sandra Scott (D-Rex) and Rhonda Burnough (D-Riverdale) commemorate the 60th anniversary of Medicare and Medicaid. Signed into law on July 30, 1965, by President Lyndon B. Johnson, Medicare provides health coverage to seniors and people with disabilities, while Medicaid delivers care to low-income families, pregnant women, children and seniors in long-term care.

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Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Specialty License Plate Bill Signed into Law by Governor Kemp

ATLANTA – Governor Brian Kemp recently signed House Bill 208 into law, legislation creating several specialty license plates, including a license plate honoring Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. This specialty license plate seeks to honor the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. and support community-based programs and initiatives throughout the state of Georgia.

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State Legislators Introduce Resolution for Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Day at State Capitol

ATLANTA – State Representatives Viola Davis (D-Stone Mountain), Rhonda Burnough (D-Riverdale), Sheila Jones (D-Atlanta), Edna Jackson (D-Savannah), Mekyah McQueen (D-Smyrna) and Terry Cummings (D-Mableton) recently introduced House Resolution 401, which recognizes Monday, March 3, 2025, as Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Day, also known as “Delta Day” at the Capitol. These legislators also issued the following statement:

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Reps. Kim Schofield, Rhonda Burnough, Sandra Scott and Viola Davis to Host Honoring Heroes Day at State Capitol

ATLANTA – State Representatives Kim Schofield (D-Atlanta), Rhonda Burnough (D-Riverdale), Sandra Scott (D-Rex) and Viola Davis (D-Stone Mountain) will host Honoring Heroes Day on Friday, February 28, 2025, at 8:30 a.m. at the Georgia State Capitol.

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