ATLANTA – Today, State Representatives Viola Davis (D-Stone Mountain), Kim Schofield (D-Atlanta) and Sandra Scott (D-Rex) announce that they have formally submitted a letter to the Georgia Sheriffs’ Association condemning the association’s decision to seek attorney’s fees from Judge Glenda Hatchett.
Continue reading “Reps. Viola Davis, Kim Schofield and Sandra Scott Condemn Georgia Sheriffs’ Association Actions Against Judge Glenda Hatchett, Stand with 11 Sheriffs Calling for Justice”GUEST EDITORIAL: Protecting the American Dream: Unite to Stop Abusive HOA Practices and Defend Georgia Homeowners
By State Representatives Viola Davis (D-Stone Mountain), Kim Schofield (D-Atlanta) and Sandra G. Scott (D-Rex)
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We are standing together to fight for Georgia families with a sweeping package of housing reform bills. These bills tackle abusive Homeowner Associations (HOAs), Property Owners Association (POA) and Condominium Association practices, unfair property tax assessments and predatory eviction policies – issues that constituents across Georgia have demanded action on for years.
Continue reading “GUEST EDITORIAL: Protecting the American Dream: Unite to Stop Abusive HOA Practices and Defend Georgia Homeowners”Reps. Sandra Scott, Viola Davis and Kim Schofield Condemn Congress’ Proposed VA Job Cuts
ATLANTA – State Representatives Sandra Scott (D-Rex), Viola Davis (D-Stone Mountain) and Kim Schofield (D-Atlanta) express concern for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs’ (VA) proposed plan to eliminate up to 30,000 jobs nationwide.
Continue reading “Reps. Sandra Scott, Viola Davis and Kim Schofield Condemn Congress’ Proposed VA Job Cuts”Georgia Lawmakers Commemorate 60th Anniversary of Medicare and Medicaid, Calling to Protect and Strengthen the Programs
ATLANTA – Today, State Representatives Kim Schofield (D-Atlanta), Viola Davis (D-Stone Mountain), Sandra Scott (D-Rex) and Rhonda Burnough (D-Riverdale) commemorate the 60th anniversary of Medicare and Medicaid. Signed into law on July 30, 1965, by President Lyndon B. Johnson, Medicare provides health coverage to seniors and people with disabilities, while Medicaid delivers care to low-income families, pregnant women, children and seniors in long-term care.
Continue reading “Georgia Lawmakers Commemorate 60th Anniversary of Medicare and Medicaid, Calling to Protect and Strengthen the Programs”GUEST EDITORIAL: The Heat Is On — Georgia Must Protect Its Workers Now
By State Representatives Viola Davis (D-Stone Mountain), Kim Schofield (D-Atlanta) and Sandra G. Scott (D-Rex)
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As Georgia endures another record-breaking summer of scorching heat, the brutal truth can no longer be ignored: heat is not just uncomfortable, it’s deadly. Yet, too many workers across our state continue to labor in dangerous conditions without basic protections from extreme heat. If Georgia continues to do nothing, the price will be paid in lives lost, hospital beds filled and billions drained from our state economy.
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