Rep. Lewis-Ward Announces Legislation to Suspend Public School Rating System

ATLANTA – State Representative Regina Lewis-Ward (D-McDonough) recently filed legislation which would suspend Georgia school and school system ratings, as well as report cards for the 2020-2021 school year. Rep. Lewis-Ward’s proposed legislation seeks to relieve pressure on educators and academic administrators as they work to overcome challenges related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Rep. Mandisha Thomas Appointed to Minority Whip Team for the 2021-2022 Legislative Term

ATLANTA – State Representative Mandisha Thomas (D-Atlanta) was recently appointed to serve as member of House Minority Caucus Whip Team. Rep. Thomas was appointed to serve on the deputy whip team by House Minority Whip David Wilkerson (D-Powder Springs), and her appointment is for the 2021-2022 legislative term, which is concurrent with her service as member of the Georgia House of Representatives.

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Members of Georgia House Democratic Caucus Host First Virtual Town Hall Meeting on State of Georgia Jails

ATLANTA – State Representatives Sandra Scott (D-Rex), Kim Schofield (D-Atlanta) and David Wilkerson (D-Powder Springs) hosted the first of a series of virtual town hall meetings on the state of Georgia jails on Monday, Jan. 25, 2021. During this initial meeting, the legislators heard from those who have lost family members in Georgia jails, as well as addressed the need to have greater accountability to prevent future deaths.

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