ATLANTA – The Georgia Legislative Black Caucus (GLBC) recently traveled with the GLBC’s legislative interns to Selma, Alabama, on Sunday, March 4, 2018, to commemorate the 53rd anniversary of “Bloody Sunday.” The GLBC’s legislative interns were accompanied by State Representative Sandra Scott (D-Rex), GLBC Vice Chairman, Rep. “Able” Mable Thomas (D-Atlanta) and Doree Henry, GLBC Program Director, with the support of State Senator Lester Jackson (D-Savannah), GLBC Chairman, and the GLBC Executive Board. Continue reading “GLBC Takes Legislative Interns to Selma, Alabama, to Commemorate Bloody Sunday”
Rep. Scott Sworn in as Recording Secretary of NOBEL Women
ATLANTA – State Representative Sandra Scott (D-Rex) was recently sworn in as the recording secretary for the National Organization of Black Elected Legislative Women (NOBEL Women) on Friday, Feb. 23, 2018. Continue reading “Rep. Scott Sworn in as Recording Secretary of NOBEL Women”
Georgia Legislative Black Caucus Issues Statement on President’s Comments on Immigration
ATLANTA – The Georgia Legislative Black Caucus (GLBC) today condemned recent comments made by President Donald Trump on immigration and members of the GLBC issued statements. Continue reading “Georgia Legislative Black Caucus Issues Statement on President’s Comments on Immigration”
Rep. Scott Named NFWL Parliamentarian
ATLANTA – State Representative Sandra Scott (D-Rex) was recently named the 2018-2020 Parliamentarian by the National Foundation of Women Legislators (NFWL). Rep. Scott was sworn in as the NFWL Parliamentarian on November 16, 2017, at NFWL’s annual conference in Minneapolis. Continue reading “Rep. Scott Named NFWL Parliamentarian”
Georgia Legislative Black Caucus Issues Statement on President’s Plan to end Obamacare Subsidies
ATLANTA – The Georgia Legislative Black Caucus (GLBC) today condemned the recent announcement from the White House stating that the President will end Obamacare cost-sharing subsidies that assist low-income and working class families. Continue reading “Georgia Legislative Black Caucus Issues Statement on President’s Plan to end Obamacare Subsidies”