ATLANTA – State Representative Rhonda Taylor (D-Conyers) will host a “2026 Constituents Speak Series Kickoff: Post-Session Legislative Update” town hall meeting on Saturday, May 23, 2026, at 10 a.m. at the Conyers-Rockdale Library in Conyers, Georgia.
Continue reading “Rep. Rhonda Taylor to Host ‘2026 Constituents Speak Series Kickoff: Post-Session Legislative Update’ Town Hall Meeting in Conyers”Reps. Davis, Schofield and Scott: Upholding the Constitution Requires a Veto of HB 297, HB 369 and SB 33
By State Representatives Viola Davis (D-Stone Mountain), Kim Schofield (D-Atlanta) and Sandra G. Scott (D-Rex)
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In government, process is not a formality; it is the safeguard that protects the people.
That is why we have formally requested that Governor Brian Kemp veto three pieces of legislation passed during the 2026 session: House Bill 297, House Bill 36 and Senate Bill 33. This request is not rooted in politics. It is grounded in the Constitution, supported by documented evidence and driven by our responsibility to protect the people of Georgia.
Continue reading “Reps. Davis, Schofield and Scott: Upholding the Constitution Requires a Veto of HB 297, HB 369 and SB 33”DeKalb County House Legislative Delegation to Hold Post-Session Town Hall Meeting in Decatur
ATLANTA – DeKalb County House Legislative Delegation Chair Karla Drenner (D-Avondale Estates), Vice Chair Viola Davis (D-Stone Mountain) and Secretary Long Tran (D-Dunwoody), along with members of the DeKalb County House Legislative Delegation, will host a post-session town hall meeting on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. at the Neighborhood Church ATL in Decatur.
Continue reading “DeKalb County House Legislative Delegation to Hold Post-Session Town Hall Meeting in Decatur”EDITORIAL: Reps. Davis, Scott and Schofield: We Oppose House Bill 297
By State Representatives Viola Davis (D-Stone Mountain), Kim Schofield (D-Atlanta) and Sandra Scott (D-Rex)
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We are raising serious concerns about House Bill 297, legislation that centralizes power, weakens local control and places underserved and under-resourced communities at risk. We are also warning the public that the “devil is in the details,” particularly regarding the transfer of assets, contracts, federal funds and financial obligations.
Continue reading “EDITORIAL: Reps. Davis, Scott and Schofield: We Oppose House Bill 297”EDITORIAL: Reps. Davis, Schofield and Scott: Why We Voted ‘No’ on House Bill 1199
By State Representatives Viola Davis (D-Stone Mountain), Kim Schofield (D-Atlanta) and Sandra G. Scott (D-Rex)
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We want to make it clear that we support tax relief for Georgia families and businesses, but we also believe the public deserves transparency and full understanding of any long-term tax policy changes.
Continue reading “EDITORIAL: Reps. Davis, Schofield and Scott: Why We Voted ‘No’ on House Bill 1199”