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

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.

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.
Mary Ryan Howarth is a recent graduate from the University of Georgia. She started as an intern at WUGA and quickly became a part-time reporter and producer. She also contributes to Athens News Matters and the Georgia Health Report. Some of Mary Ryan's interests include reading, arts and crafts, and running her podcast with her mom, HowARTh Gallery Gossip.