ATLANTA – State Representative Kim Schofield (D-Atlanta) recently introduced House Resolution 70, which seeks to set Georgia on a path to an economy powered by 100 percent clean and renewable energy by 2050. “I’m proud to bring this critical clean energy vision to the Georgia General Assembly,” said Rep. Schofield. “Georgia does not have time to waste; we need to …
Rep. Jasmine Clark, Gwinnett County Officials to Host Joint Virtual Town Hall Meeting
ATLANTA – State Representative Jasmine Clark (D-Lilburn), along with other Gwinnett County state and local officials, will host a joint virtual town hall meeting on Wednesday, February 10, 2021, at 6 p.m. via Zoom and Facebook Live. To sign-up and RSVP for the virtual town hall meeting, please contact angelajetty@gmail.com.
Rep. Sandra Scott Introduces Resolution to Declare Racism a Public Health Crisis in Georgia
ATLANTA – State Representative Sandra Scott (D-Rex) recently introduced House Resolution 78, legislation which would declare racism a public health crisis in the State of Georgia. “Racism and health are tied together on many different fronts: where we live, go to school, the air we breathe, our income, wealth, health care and much more,” said Rep. Scott. “It is time …
State Rep. Shelly Hutchinson files bill to make John Lewis’ birthday a state holiday
State Rep. Shelly Hutchinson, D-Snellville, kicked off Black History Month at the state Capitol with an effort to annually recognize the life of a Civil Rights icon in Georgia.
Clayton County House Legislative Delegation Commends Passage of Crown Act
ATLANTA – State Representatives Kim Schofield (D-Atlanta), Sandra Scott (D-Rex) and Rhonda Burnough (D-Riverdale) commend the Clayton County Board of Commissioners on the local passage of the Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair (CROWN) Act. These legislators will also hold a virtual press conference to discuss the CROWN Act TODAY, Friday, February 5, 2021 at 1:30 p.m. via …
Senator Kim Jackson to Sponsor Legislation Protecting Victims of Stalking
ATLANTA (February 3, 2021) | Sen. Kim Jackson (D – Stone Mountain) has recently introduced Senate Bill 75, a bipartisan piece of legislation intended to expand protections for identified victims of stalking.
Rep. Billy Mitchell to Hold Press Conference on Proposed Legislation for Removal of Confederate Memorials
ATLANTA – State Representative Billy Mitchell (D-Stone Mountain) will hold a press conference to discuss his proposed legislation that seeks to remove all confederate memorials from Georgia, including Stone Mountain Park, on Wednesday, February 3, 2021, at 9 a.m. at South Wing of the State Capitol.
Statement by the Chairwoman of the Georgia Legislative Black Caucus, Senator Tonya Anderson, on Behalf of Former GLBC Member Stacey Abrams Nomination for the Nobel Peace Prize
ATLANTA (February 2, 2021) | In response to news of former Georgia gubernatorial candidate and house minority leader Stacey Abrams being nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize, the Georgia Legislative Black Caucus (GLBC) Chairwoman State Senator Tonya P. Anderson (D – Lithonia) issues the following statement: “The Georgia Legislative Black Caucus is proud to hear one of our own, former …
