Georgia Health Report: Kemp’s May 14 deadline approaches on health legislation

By Emma Auer,

Published May 9, 2025 at 5:44 PM EDT

Today on the Georgia Health Report, we're approaching the May 14th deadline for Governor Brian Kemp to sign or veto legislation passed by state lawmakers this year. Host Mary Ryan Howarth is joined by KFF's Sam Whitehead to discuss the health-related measure that made it to the finish line, and those that didn't.

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Emma Auer

Emma Auer is an award-winning reporter who joined WUGA as a full-time producer in 2024. She is also a graduate student in UGA's Romance Languages Department, studying French and Spanish. She covers the breadth of Northeast Georgia stories, from Athens City Hall to Winterville farmers' markets. Emma's work has also been heard on Georgia Public Broadcasting.

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Mary Ryan Howarth

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