ATLANTA – State Representative Sandra Scott (D-Rex) recently introduced House Bill 1207, or the “End Racial Profiling Act,” to prohibit and prevent racial profiling by law enforcement agencies and officers in Georgia. Continue reading “Rep. Scott Introduces Legislation to End Racial Profiling by Georgia Law Enforcement Agencies and Officers”
Georgia House Democrats Draft Independent Fiscal Year 2021 Budget Proposal in Response to COVID-19
ATLANTA – State Representative James Beverly (D-Macon), chairman of the House Minority Caucus, along with several state legislators of the Georgia House Democratic Caucus (GHDC) COVID-19 Subcommittee, recently drafted an independent Fiscal Year 2021 budget proposal in response to COVID-19. The GHDC seeks to build a viable and conservative budget that places Georgia citizens as the priority, leverages revenue, repurposes tax credits and/or limits and closes “corporate welfare loopholes.” Continue reading “Georgia House Democrats Draft Independent Fiscal Year 2021 Budget Proposal in Response to COVID-19”
Georgia House Democratic Caucus Forms Subcommittee on COVID-19, Makes Constituents Aware of Increase in Pneumonia-Related Deaths in Georgia
ATLANTA – The Georgia House Democratic Caucus (GHDC) recently formed a subcommittee to monitor issues regarding the novel coronavirus, COVID-19, in Georgia. Through virtual legislative updates on the GHDC’s Facebook page, members of the caucus will continue to provide updates regarding COVID-19 information on weekdays at 5 p.m. Continue reading “Georgia House Democratic Caucus Forms Subcommittee on COVID-19, Makes Constituents Aware of Increase in Pneumonia-Related Deaths in Georgia”
Rep. Scott to Deliver Personal Protective Equipment to Lake City Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
ATLANTA – State Representative Sandra Scott (D-Rex), along with State Senator Gail Davenport (D-Jonesboro) and Mr. Sean Campbell, will deliver 200 N95 masks, gloves and gowns to the Lake City Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, which is located within their districts. Continue reading “Rep. Scott to Deliver Personal Protective Equipment to Lake City Nursing and Rehabilitation Center”
Reps. Scott and Thomas Ask Gov. Kemp for Guidance Regarding COVID-19 Cases Among Homeless Populations
ATLANTA – State Representatives Sandra Scott (D-Rex) and “Able” Mable Thomas (D-Atlanta) recently sent a letter to Governor Brian Kemp to request assistance and guidance regarding novel coronavirus, COVID-19, cases among Georgia’s homeless populations. Continue reading “Reps. Scott and Thomas Ask Gov. Kemp for Guidance Regarding COVID-19 Cases Among Homeless Populations”