ATLANTA – State Representatives Kim Schofield (D-Atlanta) and Sandra Scott (D-Rex) recently attended the National Foundation for Women Legislators (NFWL) 2024 Annual Conference in Atlanta where they participated in a roundtable discussion lead by Georgia’s female lobbyists, a group of women who advocate for polices that address the needs of all Georgians. The roundtable discussion, titled “The Rise of the Female Lobbyist,” was attended by elected leaders from all 50 states and highlighted the role female lobbyists play in shaping policy and advocating for legislation that benefits all citizens.
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ATLANTA – State Representative Sandra Scott (D-Rex) recently was nominated to serve as the chairwoman of the National Foundation for Women Legislators (NFWL). In addition to this nomination, Rep. Scott also obtained $200,000 in funding to support NFWL initiatives to help further the organization’s capacity to engage women in public policy discussions.
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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.
Continue reading “Rep. Kim Schofield, State Legislators Hold Roundtable Discussion on Pharmacy Benefit Managers at State Capitol”Rep. Sandra Scott to Join New Testament Gospel Worldwide Ministries’ Fourth Annual Turkey Drive in Clayton County
ATLANTA – State Representative Sandra Scott (D-Rex) will attend the New Testament Gospel Worldwide Ministries’ Fourth Annual Turkey Drive on Saturday, November 23, 2024, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at New Testament Gospel Worldwide Ministries in Rex, Georgia.
Continue reading “Rep. Sandra Scott to Join New Testament Gospel Worldwide Ministries’ Fourth Annual Turkey Drive in Clayton County”Reps. Viola Davis, Kim Schofield and Sandra Scott Respond to Ferry Dock Gangway Collapse on Sapelo Island
ATLANTA – State Representatives Viola Davis (D-Stone Mountain), Kim Schofield (D-Atlanta) and Sandra Scott (D-Rex), members of the Georgia Legislative Black Caucus (GLBC), visited Sapelo Island on Monday, October 21, 2024, in response to the ferry dock gangway collapse that resulted in the deaths of seven individuals and occurred during a celebration of the Gullah-Geechee community. The members met with GLBC Chairman State Representative Carl Gilliard (D-Savannah) to engage with residents, call for an investigation and advocate for enhanced safety measures to prevent future incidents.
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