ATLANTA – State Representatives Kim Schofield (D-Atlanta), Viola Davis (D-Stone Mountain), Sandra Scott (D-Rex) and State Senator Nan Orrock (D-Atlanta) will host a press conference to announce the introduction of House Bill 16, the Warehouse Workplace Protection Act, on Monday, February 24, 2025, at 12 p.m. at the South Steps of the Georgia State Capitol.
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ATLANTA – State Representatives Viola Davis (D-Stone Mountain) and Angie O’Steen (R-Ambrose) recently celebrated Nurses Day at the Capitol, an annual event that seeks to recognize the contributions of nurses to healthcare and the well-being of communities across the state.
Continue reading “Reps. Viola Davis, Angie O’Steen Celebrate Nurses Day at State Capitol with House Resolution”DeKalb County House Legislative Delegation to Hold Meeting with DeKalb County Board of Commissioners & MARTA
ATLANTA – DeKalb County House Delegation Chair Karla Drenner (D-Avondale Estates) and Vice Chair Viola Davis (D-Stone Mountain), along with members of the DeKalb County House Legislative Delegation, will hold a meeting with the DeKalb County Board of Commissioners on Monday, February 24, 2025, at 12 p.m. in room 514 of the Coverdell Legislative Office Building in Atlanta. Additionally, these legislators will meet with MARTA representatives on Monday, March 3, 2025, at 12 p.m. in room 502 of the Coverdell Legislative Office Building in Atlanta.
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Continue reading “DeKalb County House Legislative Delegation to Hold Meeting with DeKalb County Board of Commissioners & MARTA”Reps. Sandra Scott, Viola Davis and Kim Schofield Introduce and Withdraw Veterans Day Paid Leave Act
ATLANTA – State Representatives Sandra Scott (D-Rex), Viola Davis (D-Stone Mountain) and Kim Schofield (D-Atlanta) recently introduced House Bill 22, the Veterans Day Paid Leave Act, which seeks to ensure that veterans employed in Georgia receive a day of paid leave on Veterans Day. On Tuesday, February 11, 2025, Rep. Scott withdrew HB 22 from consideration for the 2025 legislative session.
Continue reading “Reps. Sandra Scott, Viola Davis and Kim Schofield Introduce and Withdraw Veterans Day Paid Leave Act”Reps. Sandra Scott, Viola Davis and Kim Schofield Introduce Dignity is Essential Act to Allow SNAP and WIC Recipients Opportunity to Purchase Hygiene Products
ATLANTA – State Representatives Sandra Scott (D-Rex), Viola Davis (D-Stone Mountain) and Kim Schofield (D-Atlanta) recently introduced House Bill 25, the Dignity is Essential Act, which seeks to address hygiene inequity by allowing recipients of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) to purchase certain hygiene products, specifically diapers and menstrual hygiene items, should a federal waiver become available.
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