Public Policy for the People
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Public Policy for the People is the public policy newsletter published by the Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities (GCDD). This electronic-only newsletter goes out approximately every other week during the legislative session. Our hope is that this newsletter will provide you, the concerned citizens of Georgia, with valuable information that will empower you to become involved in our advocacy to make Georgia a better place for people with disabilities!
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Public Policy for the People: Making a Difference Magazine Fall 2020
PUBLIC POLICY FOR THE PEOPLE: The Disability Vote Counts!
“VOTE LIKE YOUR LIFE DEPENDS ON IT, BECAUSE IT DOES!” – Justin Dart
In this edition of Public Policy for the People, we will be focusing on the upcoming 2020 election, which sees key national and state seats up for grabs. This...
Public Policy for the People: Making a Difference Magazine Summer 2020
PUBLIC POLICY FOR THE PEOPLE: Official 2020 Legislative Recap
by Alyssa Lee, PsyD, GCDD Public Policy Research & Development Director
Welcome to our official 2020 legislative recap. This session can only be described as a roller coaster, with plenty of highs and lows. For starters, no one...
Public Policy for the People: Making a Difference Magazine Spring 2020
PUBLIC POLICY FOR THE PEOPLE: 2020 Legislative Session Recap
by Charlie Miller, GCDD Legislative Advocacy Director
This has been one of the most interesting legislative sessions we have seen in modern times. Between Governor Brian Kemp’s first installment of recommended budget cuts and the...