March 30, 2011
Holly Lang, Georgia Watch’s Hospital Accountability Project Director, appeared last week on GPB’s Lawmakers to discuss current health-related state legislation, as well as the impact of the new federal healthcare law on Georgians.
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Since 2002, Georgia Watch has served as the state’s leading consumer advocacy organization. We focus mainly on issues that impact your wallet and quality of life such as health care, energy and utility issues, identity theft, foreclosure, predatory lending and access to civil justice. As a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, Georgia Watch works to protect Georgia families by developing pro-consumer policies and advocating for the Georgians at the state capitol and the Public Service Commission. We also conduct consumer protection workshops across the state, providing much needed education and assistance.
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March 27, 2011
Georgia Watch and the Georgia Alliance for Ethics Reform are urging state lawmakers to take further steps to strengthen Georgia’s ethics laws.
In a February press conference on the steps of the Capitol, Georgia Watch executive director Angela Speir Phelps called on lawmakers to do more to close existing loopholes and bring more transparency and accountability to the legislative process.
“There is no shortage of lobbyist money for travel, meals, sporting events or concerts at the Capitol. Whether those gifts wield influence over decisions or not – the appearance of impropriety results in distrust of our elected officials,” said Speir Phelps. Click here for full story and video
March 24, 2011
Georgia Watch Deputy Director Danny Orrock appeared on Georgia Public Broadcasting’s Prime Time Lawmakers last week to discuss Crossover Day and the consumer impact of various bills currently being debated at the Capitol. Click here for full story and video.
