Sen. Nikki Merritt to Hold Press Conference on Teaching AP African Studies Courses in Georgia Schools

ATLANTA (July 23, 2024) — On Wednesday, July 24, 2024, at noon, Sen. Nikki Merritt (D–Grayson) will be joined by Democratic Leader Gloria Butler (D–Stone Mountain) and Rep. Dr. Jasmine Clark (D–Lilburn) in holding a joint Senate and House press conference on the State School Superintendent’s decision to block an AP African American Studies course.

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Senate Democratic Leader Gloria Butler Announces Appointment to Comprehensive Health Coverage Commission

ATLANTA (July 2, 2024) – Sen. Gloria Butler (D–Stone Mountain) announces the appointment of Dr. Harry J. Heiman to the Comprehensive Health Coverage Commission. This commission will play a crucial role in advising the Governor, the General Assembly, and the Department of Community Health on issues related to access and quality of healthcare for Georgia’s low-income and uninsured populations.

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Senators’ Response to Incident in Dekalb County on January 18, 2023

ATLANTA (February 2, 2023) | Georgia State Senators Gail Davenport (D – Jonesboro), Jason Esteves (D – Atlanta), Nabilah Islam (D – Lawrenceville), Kim Jackson (D – Stone Mountain), David Lucas (D – Macon), Josh McLaurin (D – Sandy Springs) and Nan Orrock (D – Atlanta) released the following statement in response to the incident that took place in Dekalb County late Wednesday evening on January 18, 2023:

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