Reps. Scott, Schofield, Davis Introduce Police Accountability Legislation After Death of Tyre Nichols, to Hold Press Conference with Georgia NAACP Tomorrow

ATLANTA – State Representatives Sandra Scott (D-Rex), Kim Schofield (D-Atlanta) and Viola Davis (D-Stone Mountain) recently introduced House bills 107, 112 and 113 to increase police accountability following the death of Tyre Nichols. These legislators will hold a press conference with the Georgia NAACP to discuss these bills TOMORROW, Thursday, February 16, 2023, at 9 a.m. at the South Wing Steps of the Georgia State Capitol

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Rep. Sandra Scott to Host Public Hearing on “Support for Students Living in Poverty Act” Today

ATLANTA – State Representative Sandra Scott (D-Rex) will host a public hearing on House Bill 3, or the “Support for Students Living in Poverty Act,” TODAY, Wednesday, February 8, 2023, from 3:30 – 5 p.m. in room 514 of the Coverdell Legislative Office Building in Atlanta.

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Democratic State Legislators Issue Statements on Fatal Arrest of Tyre Nichols

ATLANTA – State Representatives Rhonda Burnough (D-Riverdale), Shelly Hutchinson (D-Snellville), Lydia Glaize (D-Fairburn), Phil Olaleye (D-Atlanta), Kim Schofield (D-Atlanta) and Sandra Scott (D-Rex) today issued the following statements regarding the fatal arrest of Tyre Nichols of Memphis:

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