Rep. Regina Lewis-Ward Introduces “Georgia Racial Equity in Agriculture Act” to Address Farming Inequality

ATLANTA – State Representative Regina Lewis-Ward (D-McDonough), along with members of the Georgia Legislative Black Caucus (GLBC), recently introduced House Bill 262, or the “Georgia Racial Equity in Agriculture Act,” which seeks to address racial disparities in farming by promoting equity in distributions of loans, programs, training and other resources to sustain socially disadvantaged farmers.

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Rep. Michelle Au, Georgia Legislative AAPI Caucus to Host Series of Events for Anniversary of Atlanta Spa Shootings

ATLANTA – State Representative Michelle Au (D-Johns Creek), along with members of the Georgia Legislative Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Caucus, will host a series of events in honor of the anniversary of the Atlanta spa shootings from March 16 – 17, 2023. The event schedule is as follows:

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Rep. Lynn Smith’s Online Biographical Profile Featured in Wall Street Journal

ATLANTA – State Representative Lynn Smith (R-Newnan) was recently selected by global publisher Marquis Who’s Who to be included in a quarter-page feature in the Wall Street Journal. Rep. Smith’s online biographical profile was launched by Marquis Who’s Who last fall, and she is one of 16 individuals selected for the Wall Street Journal feature.

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Rep. Sandra Scott Introduces “Healthy Food Program Development Act” to Address Access to Healthy Foods

ATLANTA – State Representative Sandra Scott (D-Rex) recently introduced House Bill 321, or the “Healthy Food Program Development Act,” legislation which would create a state program to expand access to healthy foods in communities with “food deserts.”

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