Reps. Viola Davis, Rhonda Taylor and State Representatives Hold Virtual Housing Legislation Update

ATLANTA – State Representatives Viola Davis (D-Stone Mountain), Rhonda Taylor (D-Conyers), Sandra Scott (D-Rex), Kim Schofield (D-Atlanta), Rhonda Burnough (D-Riverdale), Marvin Lim (D-Norcross) and Imani Barnes (D-Tucker) recently held a virtual housing legislation update via Zoom. The town hall, which took place on Monday, February 19, 2024, for an hour and a half, provided a platform to discuss housing legislation and its impact on the community.

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Controversial Bills in Georgia Raise Concerns Over Elected District Attorneys

By State Representatives Viola Davis (D-Stone Mountain), Sandra Scott (D-Rex) and Kim Schofield (D-Atlanta)

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            In 2023, Georgia’s governor signed Senate Bill 92 into law, introducing a contentious provision that allows for the removal of elected district attorneys from office if they are perceived as not adequately enforcing the law. This move has ignited a fierce debate, with many viewing it as a thinly veiled power grab aimed at ousting Democratic prosecutors, particularly those who have expressed reluctance to prosecute abortion-related crimes. The subsequent House Bill 881 has added fuel to the fire, deepening concerns about partisan control over prosecutorial decisions and its potential implications for ongoing criminal investigations. Furthermore, House Bill 983 proposes the repeal of the Prosecuting Attorneys Qualifications Commission (PAQC) in the state of Georgia, amplifying the controversy.

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Georgia’s Decision to Opt-Out of Federal Summer EBT Program Sparks Advocacy for HB 321 – The Healthy Food Development Act

By State Representative Sandra Scott (D-Rex) 

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In a recent announcement, the governor’s office confirmed the state’s decision not to participate in the new, federal Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer for Children (Summer EBT) program for the summer of 2024. The decision has significant implications, as it means rejecting tens of millions in federal funding intended to support low-income families and address child hunger during the summer months.

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