Category: Issues

Predatory lenders promise “fast cash” and “short-term” fixes but at a high cost. These lenders, which cluster in low-income neighborhoods and communities of color, often

Georgia has some of the highest eviction rates and eviction filing rates of any state in the country. Eviction filings damage the ability of families to

Prior authorization is a review that insurance companies will check before they agree to pay for certain health services or medications. Sometimes called precertification or prior approval, this process

Introduced by Representative Houston Gaines (R-117) and co-sponsored by Representative Sharon Cooper (R-43) on February 17, 2021, House Bill 509 aims to preserve protections of

Introduced by Consumer Champion, Representative Sharon Cooper (R-43), House Bill 458 would require the Georgia physicians, medical students and medical licensing board members to be trained

Georgia Watch supports the passage of legislation that takes patients out of the middle and reduces surprise medical bills. Current legislation: This year, legislators introduced

Construction costs for Georgia Power’s nuclear Plant Vogtle continue to rise as the project is now more than five years behind schedule and the cost

Georgia Watch supports legislation that protects the professional licenses of student loan borrowers. Senate Bill 92, introduced by Senator Brandon Beach (R – Alpharetta) prohibits

Georgia Watch aims to bring fairness to title pawn loans, which are short-term, high-interest loans that require a borrower’s car title as collateral. Title pawn

Physicians in Georgia are not required to have a background check for physician licensure or license renewal. Instead, physicians self-report prior convictions for crimes including