ATLANTA (Jan. 29, 2024) — On Sunday, Feb. 4th, Democratic Caucus Chair Sen. Elena Parent (D-Atlanta), Rep. Becky Evans (D-Atlanta) and Rep. Mary Margaret Oliver (D-Decatur) will host a legislative town hall. The purpose of this town hall is to engage with constituents and discuss important legislative issues anticipated to be addressed during the 2024 Legislative Session.
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By: Senator Elena Parent (D-Decatur)
ATLANTA (Nov. 8, 2023) — This morning, Georgians awoke to the news that Ohio voters have approved Issue 1, a constitutional amendment safeguarding reproductive rights, including abortion. This move in Ohio sent a resounding message to Republican leadership that Ohioans insist on access to reproductive healthcare and that a licensed physician, not a state legislative body, determine their care. In the wake of yet another conservative-leaning state securing reproductive freedom as a constitutional right, many in Georgia ponder why they lack a similar voice.
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