Georgia House of Representatives
House Media Services Office
By State Representatives Viola Davis (D-Stone Mountain), Kim Schofield (D-Atlanta) and Sandra G. Scott (D-Rex)
(588 words)
As state legislators, we are issuing a warning following a devastating analysis of Congress’ proposed spending plan. The bill threatens to slash critical Medicaid funding, placing Georgia’s rural hospitals and the families they serve on the brink of collapse.
Continue reading “Georgia’s Rural Hospitals Are on Life Support: Congress Could Pull the Plug”ATLANTA – State Representative Kim Schofield (D-Atlanta) celebrates “Goodwill of North Georgia Day” on June 19, 2025, which seeks to recognize the 100th anniversary of Goodwill of North Georgia.
Continue reading “Rep. Kim Schofield Celebrates Goodwill of North Georgia’s 100 Years of Service with Yearlong Festivities and Launch of Loyalty Program”ATLANTA – State Representative Kim Schofield (D-Atlanta) was recently recognized by the nonpartisan Center for Effective Lawmaking (CEL), a research initiative from the University of Virginia and Vanderbilt University, as one of Georgia’s most consistently effective legislators in the 157th Georgia General Assembly (2023–2024).
Continue reading “Rep. Kim Schofield Recognized for Effective Lawmaking”ATLANTA – State Representative Kim Schofield (D-Atlanta) applauds Governor Brian Kemp for recently signing House Bill 428 and House Bill 94, bipartisan pieces of legislation that will expand access to fertility care and preservation for Georgia families, including those impacted by health conditions like lupus, cancer and sickle cell disease.
Continue reading “Rep. Kim Schofield Celebrates the Signing of HB 428 and HB 94 into Law as a Victory for Georgia Families Facing Fertility Challenges”ATLANTA – State Representative Kim Schofield (D-Atlanta) was recently named the 2025 Legislator of the Year by the Johnson & Johnson Georgia Retirees Association in recognition for her commitment to healthcare equity, chronic disease advocacy and policies that support the quality of life for all Georgians, particularly in vulnerable and underserved populations.
Continue reading “Rep. Kim Schofield Named 2025 Legislator of the Year by the Johnson & Johnson Georgia Retirees Association”