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georgiafirst.bsky.social @georgiafirst.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Georgians need solutions that will ensure broader access to quality & affordable healthcare. Our ED spoke with the @georgiarecorder.com about DCH's new announcement: “Our people are our greatest resource, and healthier Georgians mean a healthier economy.” More⬇️

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georgiafirst.bsky.social @georgiafirst.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

More than 3 in 5 likely Georgia voters say that healthcare is not affordable according to a new poll. Georgians want change — Medicaid expansion would bring new federal funding and help lower costs for Georgia families. More from the poll⬇️

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georgiafirst.bsky.social @georgiafirst.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Georgia First is glad to see an important issue being elevated by Georgia’s gubernatorial candidates: Medicaid expansion. Expanding Medicaid will help support struggling rural hospitals, critical cornerstones of our rural communities. More about where the candidates stand ⬇️

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georgiafirst.bsky.social @georgiafirst.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

A new tool found that GA had one of the highest net losses of hospitals in the country between 2001 and 2023 — 25 GA hospitals closed. Sadly, with recent federal cuts, it’s likely even more hospitals will struggle and possibly fail — we must expand Medicaid. More⬇️

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georgiafirst.bsky.social @georgiafirst.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

As Medicaid turns 61, we are reminded that Georgia not expanding this program means we are leaving federal dollars on the table, which could help support rural hospitals and transform local economies. We must expand Medicaid now.

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georgiafirst.bsky.social @georgiafirst.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Georgia First is glad to see legislators avoid unnecessary upheaval in Georgia’s elections by choosing not to rush major election process changes without adequate time for counties, poll workers, vendors, and voters to prepare. Stability matters. Read more⬇️

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georgiafirst.bsky.social @georgiafirst.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Yesterday, after listening to their constituents, our state’s Republican legislative leaders chose to not redraw Georgia’s political maps ahead of this year’s election. Georgia First thanks these lawmakers for choosing the path of electoral integrity. More ⬇️

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georgiafirst.bsky.social @georgiafirst.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

GA legislators meet this week for special session to address 2 elections topics. The 1st — addressing an issue about the legality of Georgia's ballots — is critical. The 2nd —considering partisan redistricting — would undercut our election stability. More from our ED in @ajc.com ⬇️

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georgiafirst.bsky.social @georgiafirst.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

While we're encouraged to see lawmakers taking steps to bring our election code into legal compliance, partisan redistricting efforts risk undermining public trust & perceived election integrity. We hope lawmakers prioritize stability & broad confidence in the electoral process.

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georgiafirst.bsky.social @georgiafirst.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

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⬇️

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georgiafirst.bsky.social @georgiafirst.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

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 ⬇️

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georgiafirst.bsky.social @georgiafirst.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

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⬇️

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georgiafirst.bsky.social @georgiafirst.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

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⬇️

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georgiafirst.bsky.social @georgiafirst.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

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 ⬇️

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georgiafirst.bsky.social @georgiafirst.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

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 ⬇️

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georgiafirst.bsky.social @georgiafirst.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

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⬇️

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georgiafirst.bsky.social @georgiafirst.bsky.social · 21/01/2026

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 ⬇️

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georgiafirst.bsky.social @georgiafirst.bsky.social · 12/01/2026

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...

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georgiafirst.bsky.social @georgiafirst.bsky.social · 22/12/2025

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 ⬇️

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georgiafirst.bsky.social @georgiafirst.bsky.social · 01/12/2025

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⬇️

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georgiafirst.bsky.social @georgiafirst.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

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...

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georgiafirst.bsky.social @georgiafirst.bsky.social · 31/10/2025

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 ⬇️

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georgiafirst.bsky.social @georgiafirst.bsky.social · 31/10/2025

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...

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georgiafirst.bsky.social @georgiafirst.bsky.social · 20/10/2025

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⬇️

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georgiafirst.bsky.social @georgiafirst.bsky.social · 10/10/2025

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 ⬇️

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georgiafirst.bsky.social @georgiafirst.bsky.social · 07/10/2025

#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.

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georgiafirst.bsky.social @georgiafirst.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

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⬇️

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georgiafirst.bsky.social @georgiafirst.bsky.social · 30/09/2025

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.

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georgiafirst.bsky.social @georgiafirst.bsky.social · 21/09/2025

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

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georgiafirst.bsky.social @georgiafirst.bsky.social · 17/09/2025

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.

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georgiafirst.bsky.social @georgiafirst.bsky.social · 17/09/2025

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⬇️

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georgiafirst.bsky.social @georgiafirst.bsky.social · 16/09/2025

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.

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georgiafirst.bsky.social @georgiafirst.bsky.social · 15/09/2025

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 ⬇️

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georgiafirst.bsky.social @georgiafirst.bsky.social · 13/09/2025

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

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georgiafirst.bsky.social @georgiafirst.bsky.social · 11/09/2025

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

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georgiafirst.bsky.social @georgiafirst.bsky.social · 10/09/2025

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 ⬇️

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georgiafirst.bsky.social @georgiafirst.bsky.social · 29/08/2025

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.

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georgiafirst.bsky.social @georgiafirst.bsky.social · 26/08/2025

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

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georgiafirst.bsky.social @georgiafirst.bsky.social · 25/08/2025

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!

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georgiafirst.bsky.social @georgiafirst.bsky.social · 22/08/2025

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⬇️

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georgiafirst.bsky.social @georgiafirst.bsky.social · 21/08/2025

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 ⬇️

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georgiafirst.bsky.social @georgiafirst.bsky.social · 05/08/2025

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

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georgiafirst.bsky.social @georgiafirst.bsky.social · 30/07/2025

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.

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georgiafirst.bsky.social @georgiafirst.bsky.social · 21/07/2025

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.

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georgiafirst.bsky.social @georgiafirst.bsky.social · 08/07/2025

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 ⬇️

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georgiafirst.bsky.social @georgiafirst.bsky.social · 07/07/2025

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 ⬇️

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georgiafirst.bsky.social @georgiafirst.bsky.social · 04/07/2025

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

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georgiafirst.bsky.social @georgiafirst.bsky.social · 03/07/2025

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 ⬇️

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georgiafirst.bsky.social @georgiafirst.bsky.social · 03/07/2025

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 ⬇️

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