Georgia Democrats to Hold Press Conference on Expanding Medicaid Through American Rescue Plan Act

ATLANTA – House Minority Leader James Beverly (D-Macon), along with State Representatives Erick Allen (D-Smyrna), Debbie Buckner (D-Junction City), CaMia Hopson (D-Albany) and Mary Robichaux (D-Roswell), will hold a press conference on Monday, March 15, 2021, upon adjournment at the South Wing Steps of the State Capitol.

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Georgia House Democratic Caucus to Hold Series of Town Hall Meetings on Elections Legislation

ATLANTA – Members of the Georgia House Democratic Caucus (GHDC) will hold a series of “Protect Your Voting Rights” town hall meetings this month to discuss election legislation. The town hall meeting schedule, along with the locations and respective hosts, is as follows:

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Democratic State Legislators Introduce Legislation to End Felony Disenfranchisement in Georgia

ATLANTA – State Representatives Josh McLaurin (D-Sandy Springs), Bee Nguyen (D-Atlanta), Gregg Kennard (D-Lawrenceville), Kim Schofield (D-Atlanta), Rebecca Mitchell (D-Snellville) and Erick Allen (D-Smyrna) today filed legislation to end felony disenfranchisement in Georgia. These Democratic state legislators will hold a press conference to discuss the legislation TODAY, Tuesday, January 19, 2021, at 1 p.m. at the late U.S. Rep. John Lewis mural in Atlanta (219 Auburn Ave NE). At the press conference, the bill sponsors will be joined by community leaders and activists and will give remarks about the significance of ending felony disenfranchisement.

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