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Rep. Lucy McBath shares reflections on HBCUs and Passover celebrations

Representative Lucy McBath, serving Georgia’s 7th district, recognizes HBCUs' impact and acknowledges Passover's significant lessons in her tweets from April 11 and 12.

By South Gwinnett News | Apr 12, 2025

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Lucy McBath criticizes administration's impact on special education, supports maternal health initiatives

Rep. Lucy McBath, serving Georgia’s 7th district, highlighted key issues in recent social media posts from April 10-11, 2025.

By South Gwinnett News | Apr 11, 2025

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Rep. Lucy McBath highlights concerns over maternal health and special education

By South Gwinnett News | Apr 10, 2025

Rep. Lucy McBath, representing Georgia’s 7th district, recently voiced her concerns on the maternal health crisis and critiqued the Trump Administration's approach to special education.

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Bill seeks to regulate semi-automatic firearms while preserving gun rights

By South Gwinnett News | Apr 9, 2025

Representative Lucy McBath from Georgia has reintroduced the Gas-Operated Semi-Automatic Firearms Exclusion (GOSAFE) Act.

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Bipartisan bill aims to enhance adult education and workforce development

By South Gwinnett News | Apr 9, 2025

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McBath engages 14,000 in forum addressing federal worker concerns

By South Gwinnett News | Apr 9, 2025

Rep. Lucy McBath from Georgia's 6th Congressional District recently held a telephone town hall featuring Rob Shriver, who formerly served as the Acting Director of the U.S. Office of Personnel Management.

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Lawmakers seek answers on cuts to domestic violence prevention programs

By South Gwinnett News | Apr 4, 2025

Representatives Lucy McBath, Gwen Moore, and Debbie Dingell have reached out to Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, questioning the dismissal of Shawndell Dawson, the Director of the Office of Family Violence Prevention and...

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Gwinnett County saw 9.4% increase in transfer dependency percentage since 1970 as of 2022

By South Gwinnett News | Apr 4, 2025

In 2022, government transfers made up 14.2% of income in Gwinnett County, a 9.4% surge from 4.8% in 1970, according to information from the Economic Innovation Group.

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Rep. Lucy McBath calls for reversal of budget cuts threatening essential services

By South Gwinnett News | Apr 3, 2025

On April 1 and 3, 2025, Rep. Lucy McBath addressed issues concerning Social Security, essential healthcare funding, and the recognition of care workers.

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McBath opens federal funding requests for fiscal year 2026

By South Gwinnett News | Apr 3, 2025

Today, Representative Lucy McBath announced that her office is accepting federal funding requests for Fiscal Year 2026.

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Lawmakers introduce resolution marking April as Second Chance Month

By South Gwinnett News | Apr 1, 2025

U.S. Representatives and Senators have reintroduced a bipartisan resolution to designate April as Second Chance Month.

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Lawmakers urge reversal of proposed job cuts at HHS and CDC

By South Gwinnett News | Apr 1, 2025

Congresswoman Lucy McBath has voiced strong opposition to the proposed reductions at the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) in a formal letter addressed to Secretary Robert F. Kennedy.

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Headline: Rep. Lucy McBath shares insights on advocacy and gun control measures

By South Gwinnett News | Mar 26, 2025

In recent social media posts dated March 25-26, 2025, Rep. Lucy McBath highlighted her involvement with Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated at Capitol Hill and commended a Supreme Court ruling upholding background checks for ghost guns while...

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Rep. Lucy McBath criticizes Department of Education staff reductions

By South Gwinnett News | Mar 12, 2025

Rep. Lucy McBath voices strong opposition to recent layoffs at the Department of Education through a series of tweets dated March 12, 2025.

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Rep. Lucy McBath discusses red flag bill and child hunger issues

By South Gwinnett News | Mar 7, 2025

Rep. Lucy McBath recently shared insights on social media regarding her advocacy efforts in Congress as of early March 2025.

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Gwinnett County ranks seventh in Georgia for government transfer dependency at 14.2% in 2022

By South Gwinnett News | Mar 6, 2025

In 2022, government transfers made up 14.2% of income in Gwinnett County—ranking it seventh least dependent among Georgia counties.

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Lucy McBath discusses economic issues and Social Security protection

By South Gwinnett News | Mar 5, 2025

Rep. Lucy McBath addressed economic concerns in her recent tweets dated March 4-5, 2025.

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Lucy McBath emphasizes women's achievements and gun law progress

By South Gwinnett News | Mar 4, 2025

Rep. Lucy McBath highlights the importance of Women's History Month while reflecting on personal motivations driving her advocacy in Congress.

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Gwinnett County approves road improvements and sidewalk expansion

By South Gwinnett News | Feb 25, 2025

The Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners has sanctioned a series of infrastructure projects aimed at enhancing road conditions and pedestrian access throughout the county.

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Rep. Lucy McBath highlights community improvements and commemorates John Lewis

By South Gwinnett News | Feb 21, 2025

Rep. Lucy McBath addresses key issues in recent tweets regarding infrastructure improvements in Cobb County and potential impacts on educational programs due to GOP proposals.