ATLANTA (August 7, 2024) — Today, Sen. Nikki Merritt (D–Grayson) released the statement below following the decision from Georgia State Superintendent Richard Woods to reverse his decision and recognize AP African American Studies in the state catalog:
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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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ATLANTA (Jan. 12, 2024) — In response to the redrawing of Georgia’s Congressional maps during the 2023 Special Session, Georgia’s 9th State Senate District will undergo a shift in Congressional representation. The district is currently represented by Sen. Nikki Merritt (D-Grayson). Currently aligned with the 7th Congressional District, represented by Congresswoman Lucy McBath, the 9th Senate District will no longer be associated with this district following the 2024 Election. Instead, the 9th Senate District will now follow under the jurisdiction of the 13th Congressional District, currently represented by Congressman David Scott.
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ATLANTA (May 16, 2023) | On Thursday, May 18, 2023, the members of the Gwinnett Senate and House Legislative Delegations will hold a town hall at 6 p.m. at the Gwinnett Justice and Administration Center (GJAC). The town hall will consist of a Q&A with the members of the delegations as well as an in-depth look on the economic status of the state and Gwinnett County.
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ATLANTA (March 7, 2023) | Yesterday, Senate Bill 76, sponsored by Sen. Nikki Merritt (D – Grayson), passed in the Georgia Senate. SB 76 would require that a portion of the cost of insulin is covered for Georgia state employees under their state health insurance plan. With the passage of SB 76, insulin would cost $35.00 for a 30-day supply and $105 per 90-day supply.
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