ATLANTA – State Representatives Rhonda Burnough (D-Riverdale), Viola Davis (D-Stone Mountain), Kim Schofield (D-Atlanta) and Sandra Scott (D-Rex) urge for a criminal investigation following the Georgia Department of Labor’s recent internal audit, which found that more than $105 million in unremitted funds accumulated during the tenure of the previous GDOL administration.
Democratic Legislators Issue Statements in Support of Vice President Harris, Call to Protect Black History in Classrooms
ATLANTA – State Representatives Rhonda Burnough (D-Riverdale), Sandra Scott (D-Rex), Kim Schofield (D-Atlanta) and Viola Davis (D-Stone Mountain) today issued the following statements in support of Vice President Kamala Harris and urge state leaders to protect Black history curriculum in K-12 classrooms:
Reps. Carter, Scott, Davis, Schofield Serve as Panelists for GLBC Conference’s “Operation Desert Georgia” Panel
ATLANTA – State Representatives Doreen Carter (D-Lithonia), Sandra Scott (D-Rex), Viola Davis (D-Stone Mountain) and Kim Schofield (D-Atlanta) recently participated in the Georgia Legislative Black Caucus’ (GLBC) annual conference on Saturday, July 22, 2023, at the EnMarket Arena in Savannah. These legislators, along with Dr. Rickie Keys, served as special guest speakers for the conference’s “Operation Desert Georgia: Food Desert, Health Desert and Credit Desert” panel session.
Reps. Davis, Scott, Schofield Announce Joint Priorities, Vision for 2024 Legislative Session
ATLANTA – State Representatives Viola Davis (D-Stone Mountain), Sandra Scott (D-Rex) and Kim Schofield (D-Atlanta) today unveiled their joint legislative agenda and vision for the 2024 legislative session. Driven by justice and equity-focused issues, these legislators will continue to pursue legislation aimed at impacting education, economic development, voting rights, criminal justice reform, gun safety reform, health care and housing.
One-Year Anniversary of Roe v. Wade Reversal: A Setback for Women’s Rights, Privacy and Reproductive Health
By State Representative Kim Schofield (D-Atlanta)
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As an advocate for women’s rights and reproductive health care, I cannot sit idly by as we reach the one-year anniversary of the reversal of Roe v. Wade. On June 24, 2022, the Supreme Court rocked the nation, dismantling the protection of women’s reproductive rights that had been upheld for almost five decades.