Reps. Kim Schofield and Rhonda Burnough Join College Park in Celebrating Purple Heart City Designation, Honoring Military Sacrifice and Service

ATLANTA – State Representatives Kim Schofield (D-Atlanta) and Rhonda Burnough (D-Riverdale) recently joined College Park officials and community members to celebrate the city’s adoption of the Purple Heart City designation, honoring the bravery and sacrifices of military veterans and active service members who were wounded or lost their lives in service.

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Rep. Kim Schofield, State Legislators Hold Roundtable Discussion on Pharmacy Benefit Managers at State Capitol

ATLANTA – State Representative Kim Schofield (D-Atlanta) and other state legislators recently held a roundtable discussion on pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) on Monday, October 28, 2024, at the Georgia State Capitol. The roundtable discussion aimed to highlight issues related to PBMs, and it included presentations, a question-and-answer segment and a discussion on legislative solutions.

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Georgia Legislators Call for Action Against Defunding of AP African American Studies

ATLANTA – State Representatives Viola Davis (D-Stone Mountain), Kim Schofield (D-Atlanta), Sandra Scott (D-Rex) and Rhonda Burnough (D-Riverdale) today call for action against State Superintendent Richard Woods’ decision to block an AP African American Studies course from state curriculum for the 2024 academic year.

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Reps. Burnough, Davis, Schofield Announce Start of Period Poverty Awareness Week

ATLANTA – State Representatives Rhonda Burnough (D-Riverdale), Viola Davis (D-Stone Mountain) and Kim Schofield (D-Atlanta) announce the start of Period Poverty Awareness Week by the Alliance for Period Supplies, which begins today, Monday, May 20, 2024. Period Poverty Awareness Week seeks to bring attention to the financial burden of purchasing menstrual supplies.

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Rep. Burnough Awarded Donation of Menstrual Products by NFWL for Non-Profit of Choice

ATLANTA – State Representative Rhonda Burnough (D-Riverdale) was recently awarded a $1,000 donation of period products by the National Federation for Women Legislators (NFWL) toward her organization of choice, Princess and a Pad, Inc. Princess and a Pad, Inc. provides menstrual product kits to girls in the community in need so that they may continue their education without interruption during their period.

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