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Said, "Together, we can create a brighter future for our district, one that is grounded in education, economic prosperity, and environmental responsibility."

Said, "My focus on economic development is rooted in supporting a living wage and fostering regional economic growth through job creation and entrepreneurship. ..."

As Georgia House Representative, she introduced the bill, HB241 which seeks to increase the minimum wage in Georgia and alters exemptions and credits for employers of tipped workers.

- Said, "My focus on economic development is rooted in supporting a living wage and fostering regional economic growth through job creation and entrepreneurship. ..."
- As Georgia House Representative, she introduced the bill, HB241 which seeks to increase the minimum wage in Georgia and alters exemptions and credits for employers of tipped workers.

Economy

The candidate's website says, "Read more about this pressing issue and Representative Glaize's efforts in the full article: Some states act to protect residents from extreme heat — with a new focus on young people​"

The candidate's website says, "Record-breaking heat waves continue to impact communities nationwide... A recent article by NC Newsline highlights these efforts, noting the alarming rise in heat-related deaths... Climate change exacerbates this crisis, disproportionately affecting minority groups and low-income individuals."

Said "Record-breaking heat waves continue to impact communities nationwide... A recent article... noting the alarming rise in heat-related deaths...Climate change exacerbates this crisis, disproportionately affecting minority groups and low-income individuals."

The candidate's website says, "Representative Glaize's commitment to this cause underlines the urgency of addressing climate-related health risks... Her dedication to ensuring the safety of Georgia's youth in the face of rising temperatures is a crucial step towards mitigating the adverse effects of climate change."

Wants to combat rising temperatures as she believes it is a major step to "mitigating the adverse effects of climate change. "

Prioritizes Environmental sustainability and plans to implement environmentally safe practices in local landfills and protect the waterways.

- Said "Record-breaking heat waves continue to impact communities nationwide... A recent article... noting the alarming rise in heat-related deaths...Climate change exacerbates this crisis, disproportionately affecting minority groups and low-income individuals."
- Wants to combat rising temperatures as she believes it is a major step to "mitigating the adverse effects of climate change. "
- Prioritizes Environmental sustainability and plans to implement environmentally safe practices in local landfills and protect the waterways.

Energy & the Environment

As of March 19, 2024, Lydia Glaize’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Healthcare

Voting & Elections

The candidate's website says, "Rep. Lydia Glaize champions youth safety in extreme heat. Read her advocacy for protective measures in Georgia."

Supports legislation mandating ice-water containers at recreational sites to prevent heat-related deaths, inspired by a young athlete's tragedy, as emphasized by Georgia Representative Lydia Glaize.

Supports legislation mandating the availability of ice-water containers at recreational sites during high temperature months to prevent heat-related deaths. 

- Supports legislation mandating the availability of ice-water containers at recreational sites during high temperature months to prevent heat-related deaths. 

Public Safety

ABC 15 News, Georgia lawmaker stirs controversy trying to highlight issues with school choice bill

Supports youth, K-12, and higher education through leadership roles, advocating for initiatives like the Summer Reading Rewards Program and increased educational funding in District 67.

As Georgia House Representative, she supported increased educational funding and developed the Summer Reading Rewards Program in District 67. 

Wants to fully fund public schools and expand opportunities for apprenticeships.

Opposes, The Promise Scholarship Act, which creates a $6,500 scholarship for parents to use send their kids to private or religious schools if the public school in their district ranks in the bottom 25% of school performance.

- As Georgia House Representative, she supported increased educational funding and developed the Summer Reading Rewards Program in District 67. 
- Wants to fully fund public schools and expand opportunities for apprenticeships.
- Opposes, The Promise Scholarship Act, which creates a $6,500 scholarship for parents to use send their kids to private or religious schools if the public school in their district ranks in the bottom 25% of school performance.

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Lydia Glaize

- Your state representative represents the interests of your local district in the Georgia State House of Representatives.
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