ATLANTA – State Representative Sandra Scott (D-Rex) recently was nominated to serve as the chairwoman of the National Foundation for Women Legislators (NFWL). In addition to this nomination, Rep. Scott also obtained $200,000 in funding to support NFWL initiatives to help further the organization’s capacity to engage women in public policy discussions.
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ATLANTA – State Representative Kim Schofield (D-Atlanta) and other state legislators recently held a roundtable discussion on pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) on Monday, October 28, 2024, at the Georgia State Capitol. The roundtable discussion aimed to highlight issues related to PBMs, and it included presentations, a question-and-answer segment and a discussion on legislative solutions.
Continue reading “Rep. Kim Schofield, State Legislators Hold Roundtable Discussion on Pharmacy Benefit Managers at State Capitol”GUEST EDITORIAL: Constituent Concerns about Proposed Crematory Development: A Matter of State Law and Protecting Our Community
By State Representative Viola Davis (D-Stone Mountain)
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As your state representative for Georgia House District 87, it is my responsibility to address the concerns of constituents, especially when state laws are called into question. Recently, one of my constituents approached me with concerns regarding a proposed crematory development along Memorial Drive, asking whether it would violate Georgia state law.
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ATLANTA – State Representatives Viola Davis (D-Stone Mountain), Kim Schofield (D-Atlanta) and Sandra Scott (D-Rex), members of the Georgia Legislative Black Caucus (GLBC), visited Sapelo Island on Monday, October 21, 2024, in response to the ferry dock gangway collapse that resulted in the deaths of seven individuals and occurred during a celebration of the Gullah-Geechee community. The members met with GLBC Chairman State Representative Carl Gilliard (D-Savannah) to engage with residents, call for an investigation and advocate for enhanced safety measures to prevent future incidents.
Continue reading “Reps. Viola Davis, Kim Schofield and Sandra Scott Respond to Ferry Dock Gangway Collapse on Sapelo Island”Reps. Kim Schofield, Viola Davis, Sandra Scott, Sen. Nan Orrock, Members of Democratic Caucus and Labor Representatives to Hold Press Conference on Workers’ Rights at Amazon ATL6 Warehouse Tomorrow
ATLANTA – State Representatives Kim Schofield (D-Atlanta), Viola Davis (D-Stone Mountain), Sandra Scott (D-Rex), Senator Nan Orrock (D-Atlanta), members of the State House and Senate Democratic caucuses and labor representatives will hold a press conference to address allegations of workers’ rights violations at the Amazon ATL6 warehouse TOMORROW, Wednesday, September 25, 2024, at 1 p.m. outside of the Amazon ATL6 warehouse in East Point, Georgia.
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