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.
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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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By State Representatives Viola Davis (D-Stone Mountain), Kim Schofield (D-Atlanta) and Sandra G. Scott (D-Rex)
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Over the past several years, we have sounded the alarm about Georgia’s failure to fully fund its Quality Basic Education (QBE) formula and public schools, especially when it comes to essential areas like student transportation, school safety and support for children living in poverty. Now, with the passage of Congress’ federal budget legislation, we are witnessing the collapse of another lifeline—free and reduced-price school meals. The federal government is shifting more responsibility to the states for essential services like the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
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By State Representatives Viola Davis (D-Stone Mountain), Kim Schofield (D-Atlanta) and Sandra G. Scott (D-Rex)
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As state legislators, we are issuing a warning following a devastating analysis of Congress’ proposed spending plan. The bill threatens to slash critical Medicaid funding, placing Georgia’s rural hospitals and the families they serve on the brink of collapse.
Continue reading “Georgia’s Rural Hospitals Are on Life Support: Congress Could Pull the Plug”Rep. Sandra Scott Addresses High School Seniors at Georgia Girls State Conference at Valdosta State University
ATLANTA – State Representative Sandra Scott (D-Rex) recently addressed more than 200 high school senior girls during the Georgia Girls State Conference at Valdosta State University. The annual leadership development program seeks to empower young women with firsthand knowledge of civic engagement and legislative processes.
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