Representative Sharon Cooper Announces Final Passage of House Bill 1114 to Address Maternal Mortality in Georgia

ATLANTA – State Representative Sharon Cooper (R-Marietta), chairman of the House Health & Human Services Committee, today announced that the Georgia House of Representatives gave final passage to House Bill 1114 on Wednesday, June 24, 2020. Through this legislation, Chairman Cooper seeks to fight maternal mortality in Georgia. House Bill 1114 would extend the duration of postpartum Medicaid coverage for new mothers from two months to six months. Continue reading “Representative Sharon Cooper Announces Final Passage of House Bill 1114 to Address Maternal Mortality in Georgia”

Rep. Sharon Cooper Files House Bill 1114 to Address Maternal Mortality in Georgia

ATLANTA – State Representative Sharon Cooper (R-Marietta), chairman of the Health & Human Services Committee, filed House Bill 1114 today to fight maternal mortality in Georgia. HB 1114 seeks to extend the duration of postpartum Medicaid coverage for new mothers from two months to six months. Chairman Cooper made the announcement at a press conference at the State Capitol today with Speaker of the House David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge). Continue reading “Rep. Sharon Cooper Files House Bill 1114 to Address Maternal Mortality in Georgia”

Speaker Ralston Names Rep. Mark Newton as Chairman of the Special Committee on Access to Quality Healthcare

ATLANTA, Ga. – Speaker David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge) today announced that Representative Mark Newton (R-Augusta) has been named as chairman of the House Special Committee on Access to Quality Healthcare. The committee was previously chaired by Rep. Richard Smith who will be devoting his time to his new role as chairman of the House Rules Committee.

“This committee is doing important work examining the state’s regulatory role in health care and exploring how we can increase access to health care while decreasing costs,” said Speaker Ralston. “As a trusted leader in our House and a practicing physician, Rep. Newton is uniquely qualified to take on the task of leading this committee.”

“I am honored by the confidence and trust shown in being chosen to chair this important committee,” said Rep. Newton. “Lowering costs, empowering patients and improving outcomes are the overarching goals which this group has been tasked to achieve. While these are challenging goals, we will continue to work together wisely and tirelessly for Georgians in guiding policies that improve lives all across this state.”

Representative Newton serves as the Chief Deputy Whip of the Majority Caucus and represents the citizens of the 123rd House District, which includes portions of Augusta.  A veteran of the U.S. Army Medical Corps, Rep. Newton is the founder and CEO of Med Now Urgent Care Centers with locations throughout the Greater Augusta and Columbia County areas. He is a licensed physician specializing in emergency medicine. 

 

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Governor Signs Rep. Newton’s Legislation To Ensure Fairness, Strengthen Competition In Government Purchasing

ATLANTA – State Representative Mark Newton (R-Augusta) today announced that House Bill 315 was signed into law by Governor Brian Kemp on Wednesday, April 17, 2019. Sponsored by Rep. Mark Newton, HB 315 provides for greater vendor transparency and strengthens competition for government procurements. Continue reading “Governor Signs Rep. Newton’s Legislation To Ensure Fairness, Strengthen Competition In Government Purchasing”