The budget is still the big story coming out of the Georgia capitol. The Georgia House last week modified many of the cuts recommended by Governor Brian Kemp, including cuts to county health departments. The $27.4 million FY20 amended appropriations bill has been sent over to the Senate.
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Upcoming Webinar: Tips for a Successful Presentation
The GPHA Epidemiology Section, in partnership with the Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health Georgia Southern University, is hosting a webinar on Wednesday, March 11, 2020 at 1 p.m. entitled “Tips for a Successful Presentation.”
Legislative Update for Feb. 14: Budget Discussions Continue
While the General Assembly was technically in recess last week, committees were still meeting to discuss proposed cuts to the Georgia budget. Get the details in this week’s Legislative Report from Scott Maxwell, our legislative liaison.
Legislative Report Outlines Budget Disagreements in General Assembly
The General Assembly is in recess all this week for a “budget break” as legislators strategize for dealing with proposed cuts to mental health, county health departments and more.
Legislative Update for January 31
This week’s legislative report includes information about a new sales tax on certain online purchases that will bring millions of dollars in increased revenue to the state. The report also outlines several legislative efforts to reduce the smoking and vaping rate in Georgia, especially among youth.
Call for Nominations: Sellers-McCroan Award and GPHA Section Awards
The deadline to submit a nomination for GPHA Section Awards has been extended until Friday, February 7, 5:00 pm. Nominations are now closed for the Sellers-McCroan Award.
Apply for Healthiest Cities & Counties Challenge
The Healthiest Cities & Counties Challenge invites communities to apply for funding and non-financial support to address local health challenges through new and innovative partnerships. The deadline to apply is February 26.
Legislative Report for Jan. 24, 2020
A the state capitol last week, Georgia Governor Brian Kemp outlined his budget priorities for fiscal year 2021. Proposed increases include a pay raise for state employees earning less than $40,000, and an addition of $169 million for Medicaid and PeachCare. The Department of Public Health faces a proposed $16 million reduction.
Apply for a Student Scholarship to the 2020 GPHA Conference
The Georgia Public Health Association is offering a limited number of scholarships to students for our 91st Annual Meeting and Conference on Jekyll Island in May. The deadline for applications is February 14, 2020.
GPHA Newsletter: December 2019
Our December newsletter has information about our upcoming conference, professional development opportunities, healthcare changes and more.