As Georgians prepare to cast their votes in this year’s elections, the importance of health care policy has never been clearer. From the future of affordable coverage to the persistent gaps in access for communities around our state, the stakes are high. Georgia’s on-going health challenges highlight the need for candidates who prioritize health and wellness. Georgians need elected leaders who will make decisions that ensure access to affordable, high-quality health care, especially for communities who have historically had more difficult barriers to accessing and affording care.
With this in mind, we’ve developed a set of questions for voters to ask state and local candidates on key health care issues affecting communities around our state. These questions can help guide your conversations with candidates at town halls, forums, or on social media.
State disability support, Medicaid spending hit the most by Kemp vetoes
Sofi Gratas
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp’s final budget signing ceremony on May 9th resulted in some major changes to state spending. Among the governor’s vetoes are about $80 million in state general funds, appropriated…
