ATLANTA – State Representatives Viola Davis (D-Stone Mountain), Kim Schofield (D-Atlanta) and Sandra Scott (D-Rex) recently introduced House Resolution 1858, which urges Georgia’s congressional delegation to pass the Essential Worker Pay Protection Act and codify permanent protections of essential federal employees during government shutdowns.
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ATLANTA – State Representative Viola Davis (D-Stone Mountain), along with co-sponsors State Representatives Sandra Scott (D-Rex), Eric Bell (D-Jonesboro), Derrick Jackson (D-Tyrone) and Floyd Griffin (D-Milledgeville), recently introduced House Resolution 1702, which would urge for the protection of constitutional governance, the rule of law, the lawful exercise of conscientious objection and respect for the rights and responsibilities associated with military service.
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ATLANTA – State Representative Sandra Scott (D-Rex) today issued the following statement regarding her concerns over proposed legislation—House Bill 1567—which would dissolve the City of Quitman:
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ATLANTA – State Representative Sandra Scott (D-Rex) applauds the recent committee passage of House Bill 1035, the Georgia Homeownership Protection Act, by the House Ways and Means Committee. Sponsored by Rep. Scott, the legislation would protect owner-occupied homes from foreclosure based solely on unpaid non-tax service charges.
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By State Representatives Viola Davis (D-Stone Mountain) and Sandra G. Scott (D-Rex)
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More than six million veterans currently receive disability compensation through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Many rely on medication to manage service-connected injuries and illnesses, from PTSD and traumatic brain injury to hypertension, joint damage and chronic pain.
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