Updates
Georgia STOMP Partners with Girls on the Run – Atlanta for 5k Race
Georgia STOMP had a great time tabling at member organization Girls on the Run Atlanta’s 5K race on Saturday, May 7th. The 5K race is a culmination event for the year and is a huge celebration. This year’s race was held at Coolray Field in Gwinnett County and thousands of people were in attendance. Girls on the […]
Sine Die 2022 – Priority Success!
As it has been since 2020, the 2022 Georgia Legislative Session continued to present problems for advocates — January began with high COVID transmission rates. Combining the prevalence of the virus with Georgia’s low vaccination rates meant in person advocacy at the Capitol was a challenge! Nevertheless, Georgia STOMP advocates succesfully pivoted to new methods of […]
2022 Legislative Priorities
Georgia STOMP’s three 2022 legislative priorities Click HERE for a deeper dive into each!
Events
Candid Conversations!
Coalition leaders came together on Tuesday, May 4, for the first of a series of Candid Conversations about menstruation. This discussion, hosted by the Junior League of Douglas County, provided a forum for participants to talk about their experiences with menstruation and reproductive health across the lifespan. The purpose was to encourage participants to speak […]
“Are You There, Law? It’s Me, Menstruation”
On Friday, April 9th, Georgia STOMP will participate in Columbia Journal of Gender and Law‘s, “Are You There, Law? It’s Me, Menstruation” –– the first-ever symposium to explore the intersection of menstruation and the law. The Symposium celebrates the 50th anniversary of Judy Blume’s influential book “Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret” and commemorates […]
Marching Towards Menstrual Equity: A Georgia STOMP Town Hall
On Tuesday night, March 22, leaders of Georgia STOMP assembled to discuss how to advance menstrual equity and eliminate period poverty in Georgia. Three panels focused on: Reimagining Menstrual Equity Barriers: Legislative, Cultural, Financial Marching Towards Menstrual Equity: What Can Be Done? If you missed the live event, watch it here!
Success Stories
Our Conversation is Being Heard!
GOOD NEWS FROM THE LEGISLATURE THIS WEEK! Late Tuesday afternoon, in the annual budget hearings before the Joint Budget Committees of the General Assembly, Department of Corrections Commissioner, Tim Ward, was asked about the cost and availability of feminine hygiene products for women inmates by Representative Carolyn Hugley (D), of Columbus. Dept. Commissioner Ward replied, “I […]
HB8 is Pre-filed!
Rep. Debbie Buckner pre-filed, HB8, the 2019 Menstrual Product Tax Elimination Bill
GEMA Rule Change – Rep. Buckner Report
A Report This Morning from Rep. Debbie Buckner: Yesterday, I had the opportunity to relate the need to change the GEMA rules to mirror the FEMA rules to Appropriations Chair Rep Terry England at a meeting with the Governor’s Chief of staff Chris Riley yesterday. When I explained the importance of including menstrual products […]
Georgia STOMP In The News
WJCL Covers Georgia STOMP-Supported HB8
Thanks to the work of groups across the state, the #GeorgiaSTOMP coalition is getting some great press, ensuring that Georgians know why we need to eliminate the state sales tax on menstrual products. Most recently, Ciara Lucas with WJCL put together a video about #HB8, spotlighting the Junior League of Savannah’s valuable contribution to raising awareness […]