PNHP Georgia

05/14/2026

“Vaccines are working, so why is the Trump administration opposing them?”; Fayette County News; 5-12-26

Vaccines are working, so why is the Trump administration opposing them?" Vaccines are working, so why is the Trump administration opposing them? Vaccines are working, so why is the Trump administration opposing them? Vaccines are working, so why is the Trump administration opposing them? In the 70s and 80s, I was the first Director of Health Planning for Georgia. My staff developed the first State of Georgia Health Plan, designed to objectively analyze data to improve the health of our citizens....

Vaccines are working, so why is the Trump administration opposing them?” Vaccines are working, so why is the Trump administration opposing them? Vaccines are working, so why is the Trump admi…

05/13/2026

“Why does Georgia’s GOP want to irresponsibly keep healthcare from its citizens?” ; Georgia Sun; May 7, 2026

"Why does Georgia’s GOP want to irresponsibly keep healthcare from its citizens?" ; Georgia Sun; May 7, 2026 “Today’s announcement builds on the progress we have already made to provide healthcare coverage to more Georgians through Georgia Pathways,” –Lt. Governor Burt Jones. Yes, but if Georgia simply expanded Medicaid… versus coming up with its own highly ineffective Pathways program… And…...

“Why does Georgia’s GOP want to irresponsibly keep healthcare from its citizens?” ; Georgia Sun; May 7, 2026 “Today’s announcement builds on the progress we have already made to provide…

05/11/2026

“Mining corporations: Seeking to profit at your expense?”; West Virginia Watch; 5-7-26

JACK BERNARD MAY 7, 20265:55 AM West Virginia relies on coal more than any other state. The Mountain State gets 87% of its electrical power from coal. (Getty Images) “I am an energy guy from an energy state and will continue to support our coal producers as long as the Good Lord gives me the breath to do it.” — Sen....

JACK BERNARD MAY 7, 20265:55 AM  West Virginia relies on coal more than any other state. The Mountain State gets 87% of its electrical power from coal. (Getty Images) “I am an energy guy from …

05/08/2026

“Firearm ownership enable deaths to continue to climb”

;May 8, 2026: GwinnettForum Firearm ownership enable deaths to continue to climb May 8, 2026 9:36 am by GwinnettForum By Jack Bernard, contributing columnist “After three assassination attempts, some people say that President is one lucky man.” – The Rev. Franklin Graham. PEACHTREE CITY | We all agree Trump is lucky. However, Billy Graham’s son goes on to state that: “God has kept him here for a reason.” Virtually all GOP national and state politicos say that prayer and Godliness is the solution to violence....

;May 8, 2026: GwinnettForum Firearm ownership enable deaths to continue to climb May 8, 2026 9:36 am  by  GwinnettForum By Jack Bernard, contributing columnist “After three ass…

05/07/2026

“Addressing Two Peachtree City Problem Areas Would Benefit the Entire County”; May 6,2026; Fayette County News

"Addressing Two Peachtree City Problem Areas Would Benefit the Entire County" Jack Bernard I ran for office four times in a rural Georgia county and was elected twice. Not bad for someone who looks stereotypically Italian, sounds like a Yankee, and grew up in and around NYC. Thank the heavens that I was married to a Georgia peach farmgirl. Anyway, people have since asked me to run for office… no way....

“Addressing Two Peachtree City Problem Areas Would Benefit the Entire County” Jack Bernard I ran for office four times in a rural Georgia county and was elected twice. Not bad for someo…

05/06/2026

“Plan for retirement when you are young”; The Citizen;5-5-26

Plan for retirement when you are young One of my in-laws grew up wealthy. She once told me that I was lucky to be able to retire so young at age 55. Unsurprised by her cluelessness, I just smiled. Luck is always a factor in life, but it isn’t usually the main factor in business success or accumulation of wealth....

Plan for retirement when you are young  One of my in-laws grew up wealthy. She once told me that I was lucky to be able to retire so young at age 55. Unsurprised by her cluelessness, I just sm…

05/06/2026

Thank you for hosting this important event and Gabriela Henriquez for capturing it so beautifully. So inspiring to see such energy and commitment to the intersection of immigration reform and healthcare. The future is bright.

🔗https://285south.com/at-the-intersection-of-immigration-and-healthcare-stories-humanize-what-the-systems-can-obscure/

04/30/2026

“What Ever Happened to Bipartisanship? If Newt and Clinton Could Do It, Why Not Trump and Johnson?”;Fayette County News; 4-29-26

"What Ever Happened to Bipartisanship? If Newt and Clinton Could Do It, Why Not Trump and Johnson?" As a former Republican elected official and county GOP chair (in Jasper County) who is now an active Democrat, this self-aggrandizing, immodest President concerns me. He is splitting the nation apart, destroying our international alliances like NATO, and getting little accomplished. Furthermore, he is not a conservative....

“What Ever Happened to Bipartisanship? If Newt and Clinton Could Do It, Why Not Trump and Johnson?” As a former Republican elected official and county GOP chair (in Jasper County) who i…

04/29/2026

“Fake news- it could easily impact the WV election”; Charleston Gazette; 4-26-26

"Fake news- it could easily impact the WV election" Fake news- it could easily impact the WV election “Only Registered Republicans can vote May 12th!”- West Virginia mailer, sent out by GOP Democrat are having a fit about the mailer, which implies that only Republicans can vote on election day, May 12. The problem is that many potential voters are clueless....

“Fake news- it could easily impact the WV election” Fake news- it could easily impact the WV election “Only Registered Republicans can vote May 12th!”- West Virginia mailer, sent out by…

04/29/2026

“Fake news- it could easily impact the WV election”; Charleston Gazette; April 25, 2026

"Fake news- it could easily impact the WV election Fake news- it could easily impact the WV election Fake news- it could easily impact the WV election “Only Registered Republicans can vote May 12th!”- West Virginia mailer, sent out by GOP Democrat are having a fit about the mailer, which implies that only Republicans can vote on election day, May 12....

“Fake news- it could easily impact the WV election Fake news- it could easily impact the WV election Fake news- it could easily impact the WV election “Only Registered Republicans can vote Ma…