ATLANTA – State Representative Kim Schofield (D-Atlanta) will host Lupus Day at the State Capitol TOMORROW, Tuesday, February 20, 2024, from 8 – 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. in room 510 of the Coverdell Legislative Office Building.
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By State Representatives Viola Davis (D-Stone Mountain), Sandra Scott (D-Rex) and Kim Schofield (D-Atlanta)
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In 2023, Georgia’s governor signed Senate Bill 92 into law, introducing a contentious provision that allows for the removal of elected district attorneys from office if they are perceived as not adequately enforcing the law. This move has ignited a fierce debate, with many viewing it as a thinly veiled power grab aimed at ousting Democratic prosecutors, particularly those who have expressed reluctance to prosecute abortion-related crimes. The subsequent House Bill 881 has added fuel to the fire, deepening concerns about partisan control over prosecutorial decisions and its potential implications for ongoing criminal investigations. Furthermore, House Bill 983 proposes the repeal of the Prosecuting Attorneys Qualifications Commission (PAQC) in the state of Georgia, amplifying the controversy.
Continue reading “Controversial Bills in Georgia Raise Concerns Over Elected District Attorneys”A Strategic Approach to Georgia’s Nursing Shortage: HR 770 Paves the Way
By State Representatives Sandra Scott (D-Rex), Viola Davis (D-Stone Mountain) and Kim Schofield (D-Atlanta)
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Continue reading “A Strategic Approach to Georgia’s Nursing Shortage: HR 770 Paves the Way”REMINDER: Georgia House Democratic Caucus to Hold Statewide Public Hearing on Maternal Mortality
ATLANTA – State Representative Park Cannon (D-Atlanta), Secretary of the Georgia House Democratic Caucus (GHDC), and members of the GHDC will hold a statewide public hearing on maternal mortality TOMORROW, Thursday, January 4, 2024, from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. in room 606 of the Coverdell Legislative Office Building in Atlanta.
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By State Representatives Viola Davis (D-Stone Mountain), Sandra Scott (D-Rex) and Kim Schofield (D-Atlanta)
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Georgia’s education system stands at a critical juncture. It is a moment where we can choose to prioritize the future of our children and our state’s prosperity. Today, we are proud to present a legislative educational agenda that seeks to update the Quality Basic Education (QBE) formula and ensure that education is fully funded – a long-overdue necessity.
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