Georgia

Medicaid Expansion Legislation Met with Opposition from Georgia Governor, Despite Pathways Program Launch

Atlanta, Georgia – Governor Brian Kemp recently signed a high-profile healthcare measure into law, sparking renewed discussions on the potential for full Medicaid expansion in the upcoming year. Despite his firm stance against full expansion, Governor Kemp emphasized the need for more time to implement and enroll individuals in the Pathways to Coverage program. Launched last July, Pathways to Coverage aimed to partially expand coverage for low-income Georgians who meet certain activity requirements. However, the …

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Medicaid Expansion Effort Narrowly Defeated in Georgia Senate Committee Hearing

Atlanta, Georgia – A last-minute proposal aiming to fully expand Medicaid was unexpectedly heard in a Senate committee on Thursday but was ultimately narrowly defeated, with the committee chairman, who allowed the hearing, making the deciding vote to set it aside. Negotiations also concluded on Thursday evening regarding a prominent health care bill that had the potential to include a full Medicaid expansion add-on. However, the bill ultimately ended at square one with the formation …

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Georgia: Biden and Trump Clash in Dueling Events for 2024 Rematch

The Biden-Trump rivalry takes center stage in a fiery showdown in Georgia. Both candidates unleash a barrage of attacks and jabs at each other during separate events, setting the stage for a high-stakes political battle in the state. In a dramatic twist of events, Joe Biden and Donald Trump both make appearances in Georgia, laying the groundwork for a potential 2024 rematch. The political landscape heats up as the two political heavyweights engage in a …

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Biden Regrets Calling Undocumented Immigrant “Illegal” In Georgia Murder Case

Atlanta, Georgia – President Joe Biden expressed regret over his use of the term “illegal” to describe the undocumented immigrant charged with the killing of a 22-year-old nursing student in Georgia. During an interview with MSNBC, Biden acknowledged his mistake and clarified that he should have used the term “undocumented.” The President’s apology came after facing backlash for referring to Jose Antonio Ibarra, a Venezuelan who crossed the U.S. border and was arrested before being …

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Georgia Former President Trump takes legal action against Georgia District Attorney and special prosecutor over alleged romantic relationship scandal

Atlanta, Georgia – Arguments took center stage in a hearing on Friday concerning former President Donald Trump and his co-defendants’ attempt to disqualify Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis and her office from the Georgia election interference case. The basis of the disqualification request revolves around allegations that Willis engaged in a romantic relationship with special prosecutor Nathan Wade. The ongoing proceeding before Fulton County Superior Court Judge Scott McAfee follows accusations made by Michael …

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