By State Representatives Sandra Scott (D-Rex), Viola Davis (D-Stone Mountain) and Kim Schofield (D-Atlanta)
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Continue reading “A Strategic Approach to Georgia’s Nursing Shortage: HR 770 Paves the Way”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.
Continue reading “Georgia’s Decision to Opt-Out of Federal Summer EBT Program Sparks Advocacy for HB 321 – The Healthy Food Development Act”Trusting Women: A Call for Reproductive Freedom in Georgia
By State Representative Sandra Scott (D-Rex)
(410 words)
In the wake of the overturning of Roe v. Wade, Georgia has witnessed a disturbing trend: a near-total abortion ban backed by Republican lawmakers. This assault on women’s reproductive rights is not only unconscionable but poses a significant threat to the lives and well-being of Georgia women.
Continue reading “Trusting Women: A Call for Reproductive Freedom in Georgia”Georgia Educational Priorities: Must Update the QBE Formula and Fully Fund Education
By State Representatives Viola Davis (D-Stone Mountain), Sandra Scott (D-Rex) and Kim Schofield (D-Atlanta)
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Georgia’s education system stands at a critical juncture. It is a moment where we can choose to prioritize the future of our children and our state’s prosperity. Today, we are proud to present a legislative educational agenda that seeks to update the Quality Basic Education (QBE) formula and ensure that education is fully funded – a long-overdue necessity.
Continue reading “Georgia Educational Priorities: Must Update the QBE Formula and Fully Fund Education”Taking People’s Property for a Fee Should be Criminal: Urgent Call for Action in Georgia
By State Representative Sandra Scott (D-Rex)
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In the heart of the American South, a troubling practice is silently eroding the dreams and livelihoods of hardworking Georgians. Homeowners across the state are finding themselves in a harrowing predicament, facing the very real possibility of losing their homes over unpaid homeowner association fees as low as $700. It is a crisis that demands immediate attention, and it is time for the Georgia General Assembly to take decisive action on behalf of its constituents.
Continue reading “Taking People’s Property for a Fee Should be Criminal: Urgent Call for Action in Georgia”