Our ED spoke with @gpbmedia.bsky.social about Senate Bill 427, which would attract more physicians to practice in rural parts of our state. It’s a step in the right direction, but it isn’t enough to protect rural access to care. We must expand Medicaid to cover more Georgians. More⬇️

As we approach midterm elections, Georgia is facing the potential for a last-minute logistical upheaval of our voting process — one that could impede some Georgians’ right to be heard at the ballot box. Our ED outlines a path forward in the @georgiarecorder.com ⬇️

Sine Die was the final day of GA's legislative session, and thus the final day the General Assembly could pass legislation and send bills to the governor’s desk. Read our Sine Die Report on the final status of our priority bills across healthcare, democracy & elections, and economy⬇️

As we mark the 16th anniversary of the Affordable Care Act in March, GA remains 1 of only 10 states that haven’t expanded Medicaid. As GA faces an unprecedented healthcare crisis amidst federal changes, it’s time for us to expand. Our ED makes the case in the @ajc.com here⬇️

March 6 was Crossover Day in the GA Assembly, a deadline by which bills must “crossover” the House or Senate to be eligible to continue toward becoming law. Our Crossover Report details bills across key legislative priorities that we're prioritizing through end of session. More ⬇️

An unsealed affidavit revealed that the search warrant that led to federal agents seizing ballots in Fulton County relied on widely debunked claims about the 2020 election. Georgia First has filed an amicus brief calling for Court action to protect free, secure, and fair elections. More ⬇️

We applaud Congressional leaders for advancing a bipartisan healthcare package to continue funding critical programs, but are disappointed EPTCs are not being reauthorized. As premiums have skyrocketed, 190,000 fewer Georgians enrolled in marketplace coverage compared to 2025⬇️

Our Founder & Executive Director Natalie Crawford will be stepping into a new role of Executive Director of Mended Hearts. We are deeply grateful for Natalie’s ongoing dedication to building a better Georgia. More from Natalie here ⬇️

Georgia First’s 2026 policy agenda focuses on solutions advancing economic, healthcare, and democracy and election integrity that will strengthen the wellbeing of our state and its people. Learn more about our robust agenda for 2026 here: mcusercontent.com/45ed15de0715...

Our ED spoke with @publicnewsservice.bsky.social about how federal policy changes harm Georgia: “Nearly 100,000 Georgians in rural communities across the state are going to lose health care coverage, and that's on top of the 1.3 million Georgians who already lack health care coverage.” More ⬇️

Our ED spoke with @alander.bsky.social about GA’s rural hospital tax credit: “Band-Aids like this program aren’t going to save our rural health system from the coming pressures that, if not addressed, will generate a full-blown crisis for our state.” Georgia must expand Medicaid. Read more⬇️

A new report shows that nearly 500k Georgians will soon lose healthcare coverage. As this crisis barrels toward us, state lawmakers must use every tool to protect our health and economy — that means expanding Medicaid. georgiahealthinitiative.org/wp-content/u...

Renewing tax credits that allow 1.4 million Georgians to access health insurance shouldn’t be a partisan issue. Read more from our ED in the Rome News Tribune calling on members of Congress from both parties to take action ⬇️

You've ghost 👻 to be kidding me! The #MiddleClass continues to shrink? 🤦 For today, let's keep calm and pumpkin on. #HappyHalloween ! savingadvice.com/articles/202...

Our ED Natalie Crawford spoke with @alander.bsky.social at @georgiarecorder.com about how the potential year-end loss of premium tax credits would collapse Georgia’s state-based healthcare marketplace, increase our uninsured rate, and harm our state economy. Read more below⬇️

Health insurance premium price spikes — a result of tax credits potentially expiring — are live for Georgia Access shoppers to see. Congress must extend these tax credits to preserve the success that Governor Kemp & our state leaders worked hard to achieve for GA Access. Read more ⬇️

#ChildHealthDay reminds us each year of the importance of children's #HealthAndSafety & encourages us to support children's physical, mental, social, & intellectual health. A key component of their overall health starts with access to affordable, quality healthcare coverage.

October marks the 1st Breast Cancer Awareness Month since historic Medicaid cuts that will see millions lose healthcare coverage — coverage we know is necessary for early detection & treatment of breast cancer. More about how policymakers can minimize these coverage losses⬇️

Today our Executive Director joined HEAL Collaborative on the Hill to advocate for a more transparent 340B drug pricing program. We are grateful to representatives in Congress who support the 340B ACCESS Act — a needed step toward more accountability & transparency in the 340B program.

1/2 Estimated 130k+ Georgians have #AlzheimersDisease or related dementia. With our aging population, # is expected to ⬆️ to ~190k in next 10 yrs. Access to affordable healthcare is critical. #WorldAlzDay #AlzheimersAwareness #BRIDGEga

We're proud to have our Executive Director attend the Health Connect South event to connect with other healthcare leaders and find opportunities for partnership and innovation that will advance the South’s healthcare future.

The Georgia GOP is proposing to reduce early and absentee voting & eliminate automatic voter registration. Our ED spoke with @markniesse.bsky.social: “Ironically, the Georgia GOP agenda that has been put forward ultimately would weaken the election integrity that it purports to protect.” Read below⬇️

We're celebrating National #HispanicHeritageMonth & honoring the strength & diversity of Hispanic/Latinx. We’re proud to recognize our fellow Georgian’s contributions in agriculture, small business, our classrooms, & public service, & their contributions to Georgia’s economy and communities.

If Congress fails to renew the premium tax credits that 1.4 million Georgians utilize to afford coverage, rural Georgians' access to care will suffer. Our lawmakers in Congress must extend them to protect the health & prosperity of rural GA. More from our ED in @georgiarecorder.com ⬇️

Fall 2024, #HurricaneHelene & #HurricaneMilton hit South GA doing record damage to GA crops, including #Peanuts. Grateful to Georgia's Dept. of Agriculture Commissioner, Tyler Harper, & the Georgia Peanut Commission for their strong advocacy in the recovery. #NationalPeanutDay #GeorgiaAg #GAeconomy

Statement from our Founder & Executive Director, Natalie Crawford regarding the tragic events in Utah yesterday.

In her commentary in Now Habersham, our ED discusses the expected impacts to Georgia’s uninsured rate, economy, & state autonomy if Congress does not reauthorize the enhanced premium tax credits that help make health insurance affordable for 1.4 million Georgians. Read here ⬇️

Yesterday, our ED attended the Georgia House of Representatives Blue-Ribbon Study Committee on Election Procedures. Democracy defense & election integrity is a key focus for our team. That's why we strongly encourage this committee to consider the 90-day blackout on rule-making prior to an election.

When we're not under the Gold Dome or traveling the state meeting with grasstops leaders, this is where you'll find us. Celebrate #NationaDogDay 🐶 by supporting your favorite animal shelter or rescue group! #PeopleAndPetsOverPolitics #PeopleOverPolitics

Today, our Exec Dir, Natalie Crawford, had the opportunity to speak to students in the #nursing program at Georgia Northwestern Technical College as part of their capstone class about #HealthPolicy & the legislative process. Wishing these students all the best in their educational homestretch!

Rural GA hospitals are facing deep budget challenges following the recently passed reconciliation bill, and may be forced to cut or reduce lifesaving services. Our state lawmakers must use every tool to protect our rural hospitals and the communities they serve. Read more⬇️

Of course, THE #PeachState🍑 is the place to be on #NationalEatAPeachDay! Georgians feel about their #peaches the way #BubbaBlue & #ForrestGump felt about shrimp! But we love our shrimp🦐 too (Georgia's most valuable sea crop). #GeorgiaPeaches #GeorgiaGrown #ExploreGeorgia #GAeconomy #GeorgiaAg

Our ED Natalie Crawford joined other healthcare advocates and @ossoff.bsky.social for a roundtable about the urgent need for Congress to reauthorize the tax credits that help make health insurance affordable for 1.2 million Georgians. More on why these tax credits are critical to Georgia ⬇️

Wishing all our Georgia students, teachers, and administrators another fun and successful school year! #BackToSchool #BackToSchool2025

We should be throwing a party for 60 years of Medicaid—not holding a vigil. Cutting healthcare for millions isn’t a celebration. It’s a crisis. And it threatens the health of Georgia's people and economy.

Our Executive Director, Natalie Crawford, spoke with KFF about Georgia’s work requirements experiment: “Georgia’s experience shows that administrative complexity is the primary outcome, not job readiness.” Read more below.

ICYMI: Last week, President Trump passed the budget reconciliation bill into law. “The unfortunate reality is that millions of Americans will lose healthcare coverage as a result of this legislation. And Georgia is not exempt.” Read our ED’s full statement ⬇️

Last week, President Trump signed the reconciliation bill into law, delivering the largest cuts to the Medicaid program in history. These cuts will undoubtedly worsen GA's already high uninsured rate & negatively impact our thriving state economy. Read our ED Natalie Crawford’s full statement here ⬇️

Happy Independence Day! Today, we celebrate the birth of our democracy and the freedoms we hold dear.

The reconciliation bill nearing a vote in the House today would strip health coverage from millions of Americans, harming our state and national economy and our hospitals. Read more about what’s at stake ⬇️

Congress is considering huge cuts to the Medicaid program that would harm small businesses — including child care centers — who may not be able to absorb rising health care costs as well as large corporations. More about how Medicaid cuts would harm small businesses below ⬇️

Under the amended Senate version of the reconciliation bill, 20 million people could lose coverage, harming vulnerable rural hospitals throughout the country. Read more about what the Senate just passed⬇️

The funding bill making its way through Congress contains changes to Medicaid similar to GA’s work requirements. If passed, millions of Americans will lose their health care coverage. More about how not having coverage affects hardworking Georgians & others across the country⬇️

Congress is proposing work reporting requirements similar to those in place here in Georgia. Read an in-depth analysis about what’s at stake for all states’ uninsured rates and economies if they are implemented at the national level⬇️

Medicaid cuts being proposed in Congress would threaten access to care for many aging Georgians. Programs that 41,000+ Georgians, our family & neighbors, rely on for receiving care at home could be in danger. Read more about what the funding bill could mean for aging Georgians⬇️

Today, our ED is on the Hill speaking to Senate Republicans about why proposed changes to Medicaid are fiscally irresponsible. With low enrollment and extremely high administrative costs, Georgia’s failed work reporting requirements experiment should be a warning to other states. #gapol

Last week, the Senate proposed deeper changes to Medicaid than in the House reconciliation bill, including more restrictions for state-directed payments, which are used to help keep health care facilities across the country afloat. Read more about the draft Senate version of the bill below⬇️

Federal budget cuts to Medicaid and the ACA tax credits will heavily impact Georgia. Across the country, 16 million people will become uninsured if Medicaid cuts are enacted and if Congress allows ACA tax credits to expire. More about how these changes will increase Georgia’s uninsured rate ⬇️

Changes to the Medicaid program being considered in a funding bill in Congress would be deeply detrimental. A new study estimates that if passed, the bill could increase the number of annual U.S. deaths by over 16,500. Read more⬇️

As Congress debates policies that would reduce Medicaid enrollment, a new poll found that 83% of people favor the program, including a majority of Republicans, Independents, and Democrats. Medicaid is critical to the health and economic well-being of our country. Read the poll⬇️