In our legislative report for the week ending April 17th, Legislative Liaison Scott Maxwell outlines some of the recent discussions happening at the state capitol about how and when to ease restrictions in Georgia.
Week 13 Legislative Update from the Georgia Capitol
Our legislative update from liaison Scott Maxwell for April 10, 2020 includes information about the state’s COVID-19 response as well as other state-level actions. Kemp published 12 Executive Orders during the week ending April 10, only five of which dealt with the coronavirus crisis.
Executive Orders, Unemployment, Hospital Expansions, and More Updates from the Atlanta Capitol
In our Legislative Update for the week ending April 3, 2020, the COVID-19 response continues to be the only story in town. Legislative Liaison Scott Maxwell provides details on actions by Governor Brian Kemp, Georgia’s unemployment rate, nursing home outbreaks, hospital expansions and more.
Public Health Advocate and Georgia Senator Jack Hill Dies at Age 75
Georgia Senator Jack Hill, a Reidsville Republican and former GPHA Legislator of the Year, has died.
Legislative Update for March 27, 2020
Last week’s political highlight was a Thursday evening town hall meeting aired statewide on TV stations and the PBS radio network. Governor Brian Kemp was joined by Public Health Commissioner Kathleen Toomey, Insurance Commissioner John King and GEMA Director Homer Bryson, each of whom held forth at a different media outlet or venue.
Legislative Update for Week 10
Although the current legislative session has been suspended due to concerns about COVID-19, there is still plenty of news to report from the state capitol. From the public health state of emergency, to the FY 20 amended budget, get the latest in our legislative report.
Legislative Update: Crossover Day, Session Suspended
Reacting to the growing coronavirus crisis, the Georgia General Assembly went into “suspension” for an undetermined amount of time after meeting very briefly Friday morning. The House and Senate completed crossover day on Thursday, passing dozens of bills that just beat the deadline to clear at least one house or be dead for the session. Many others did not pass.
Georgia House and Senate to Suspend Monday Due to Coronavirus
The Georgia House and Senate have just announced they will be “in suspension” beginning Monday. Legislators have been told not to come to the Capitol Friday, but to go home. Staff are to work from home. The end of the suspension will be determined as the coronavirus crisis abates.
GPHA Nutrition Section Recognized on RDN Day in Georgia
The GPHA Nutrition Section was privileged to receive a photo and recognition from Governor Brian Kemp on Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Day, Wednesday March 11th.
Proposed Revisions to the 10 Essential Public Health Services are Available for Public Review and Comment
Your input is requested as leaders of the “Futures Initiative” propose changes to the 10 Essential Public Health Services. Comments will be accepted through April 2, 2020.