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georgiafirst.bsky.social @georgiafirst.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
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Georgia officials say new federal Medicaid rules threaten state’s partial expansion program • Georgia Recorder
New federal guidelines would make the state’s Medicaid program financially unsustainable, state health officials said.
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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
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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
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Kemp endorses Jackson as gubernatorial candidates discuss Medicaid
Both support expanding healthcare, just in different ways.
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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
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New tool tracks Georgia hospital losses
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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
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Georgia legislature closes out special session with bill to delay ban on QR code ballots, no property tax movement
Georgia's special legislative session ended Tuesday by extending the use of QR codes on ballots until 2028.
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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
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Georgia state lawmakers scuttle redistricting plans
The Republican leaders of the Georgia House of Representatives said Wednesday that they will not redraw Georgia's political maps during the special legislative session that started on Wednesday.
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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
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Georgia lawmaker have just one job they need to do during special session
When Georgia lawmakers return for a special session on June 17, their focus should be on fixing the voting system, not undermining the people's trust in elections.
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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
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New bill allows internationally trained doctors to meet health care demands in Georgia
Advocates for better health care access in Georgia say the state has taken an important step in attracting more medical professionals.
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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
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Georgians deserve election stability as midterms approach • Georgia Recorder
Despite a legal requirement to address QR codes on Georgia’s ballots and bring the state into compliance with Senate Bill 189 (SB 189) — passed by this legislature in 2024 — lawmakers failed to take c...
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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
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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
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Affordable Care Act turns 16, but Georgia still hasn’t expanded Medicaid
Georgia is one of only 10 states that has not fully expanded Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act, and those states' health care outcomes are poorer than the 40 others.
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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
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2026 Crossover Report | Georgia First
Georgia First’s 2026 Crossover Report   Friday, March 6, marked Crossover Day in the Georgia General Assembly: a deadline by which bills must “crossover” by clearing the House or Senate to be eligible...
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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
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Statement from Georgia First Executive Director Calling for Critical Steps Toward Preserving Election Integrity in Georgia | Georgia First
Georgia First Calls for Critical Steps Toward Preserving Election Integrity in Georgia   Natalie Crawford, Founder & Executive Director of Georgia First and Chair of the BRIDGE Georgia coalition, rele...
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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
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Marketplace Enrollment Snapshot for Open Enrollment 2026 | KFF State Health Facts
State level data on Marketplace Enrollment Snapshot for Open Enrollment 2026 from KFF, the leading health policy organization in the U.S.
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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
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Georgia First Announces Leadership Transition | Georgia First
Today, Georgia First Executive Director Natalie Crawford announced a new role as Executive Director of Mended Hearts   Statement from Georgia First Founder and Executive Director Natalie Crawford “Wit...
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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
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Nearly half a million in GA could be left uninsured, advocates warn
Health advocates in Georgia are warning federal policy changes tied to House Resolution 1, combined with the scheduled expiration of enhanced premium tax credits at the end of 2025, could
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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
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Georgia tax credit program helps stabilize finances of rural hospitals, though challenges remain • Georgia Recorder
A tax credit program, which allows taxpayers to get a credit for donations to rural hospitals, has directed hundreds of millions of dollars to struggling facilities.
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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
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GUEST COLUMN: Affordable healthcare coverage is not a partisan issue
Northwest Georgia’s own Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene recently made headlines speaking up about an issue that has surfaced in the media and in Congress over the last few weeks: Georgians
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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
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Marjorie Taylor Greene sounds alarm over expiring health care subsidies as shutdown continues • Georgia Recorder
As the government shutdown drags into its second week, Georgia’s congressional delegation is locked in a partisan struggle over who is to blame, with one of the state’s most high-profile Republicans, ...
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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
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Massive ACA price hikes revealed as Georgia Access window shopping opens early
Some premium prices are more than tripling as ACA pandemic-era subsidies expire nationwide. The issue prompted the congressional shutdown.
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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
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Media Release: Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Historic Medicaid Cuts and Protecting Access to Early Detection | Georgia First
Contact: Anna Britt, anna@waxmanstrategies.com During First Breast Cancer Awareness Month Since Historic Medicaid Cuts, Georgia First Urges Policymakers to Protect Georgians’ Access to Early Detection...
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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
🧵2/2 #WorldAlzDay Without access to affordable healthcare, Georgians risk of delayed early #Alzheimers diagnosis, proper symptom management, increased complications, & heavier caregiver burdens, leading to poorer quality of life for patients & their family.
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