Michelle Baruchman
@mlbaruchman.bsky.social
Politics Reporter, Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Tips: michelle.baruchman@ajc.com. Signal: 425-200-4019. Big 🩵 for The Seattle Times
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It is 2025 and Georgia is still not enforcing mental health parity laws (aka making insurance companies pay for mental health treatment).
To be clear, federal parity laws first passed in 2008. Story via @mlbaruchman.bsky.social
www.ajc.com/politics/202...
To be clear, federal parity laws first passed in 2008. Story via @mlbaruchman.bsky.social
www.ajc.com/politics/202...
John King criticized for weak enforcement of Georgia mental health law
Three years after Georgia passed a mental health parity law, critics say the Senate hopeful and insurance chief hasn’t held insurers accountable or raised public awareness.
www.ajc.com
July 17, 2025 at 7:22 PM
It is 2025 and Georgia is still not enforcing mental health parity laws (aka making insurance companies pay for mental health treatment).
To be clear, federal parity laws first passed in 2008. Story via @mlbaruchman.bsky.social
www.ajc.com/politics/202...
To be clear, federal parity laws first passed in 2008. Story via @mlbaruchman.bsky.social
www.ajc.com/politics/202...
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blue smoke seen over teamsters building in Atlanta signifying new DPG chair
May 3, 2025 at 6:25 PM
blue smoke seen over teamsters building in Atlanta signifying new DPG chair
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NPF also awarded @taylorknopf.bsky.social from @nchealthnews.bsky.social an honorable mention for her investigation into understaffing at a psychiatric hospital.
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April 29, 2025 at 2:28 PM
NPF also awarded @taylorknopf.bsky.social from @nchealthnews.bsky.social an honorable mention for her investigation into understaffing at a psychiatric hospital.
www.northcarolinahealthnews.org/2024/05/06/f...
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The National Press Foundation has awarded Sarah Wildman of the @nytimes.com the Carolyn C. Mattingly Award for Mental Health Reporting for her personal, in-depth reporting on pediatric end-of-life care.
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April 29, 2025 at 2:28 PM
The National Press Foundation has awarded Sarah Wildman of the @nytimes.com the Carolyn C. Mattingly Award for Mental Health Reporting for her personal, in-depth reporting on pediatric end-of-life care.
nationalpress.org/award-story/...
nationalpress.org/award-story/...
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NPF and the Luv u Project established the award in memory of the Potomac, MD, philanthropist and activist after her tragic death in 2014. Thank you to them and to this year's judging panel, journalists @mlbaruchman.bsky.social, @aliadastagir.bsky.social, @nnguerrero.bsky.social and Deborah Wang.
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April 29, 2025 at 2:28 PM
NPF and the Luv u Project established the award in memory of the Potomac, MD, philanthropist and activist after her tragic death in 2014. Thank you to them and to this year's judging panel, journalists @mlbaruchman.bsky.social, @aliadastagir.bsky.social, @nnguerrero.bsky.social and Deborah Wang.
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State Sen. Billy Hickman was one of four Republicans to co-sponsor a Democrat-backed bill that would expand eligibility for Georgia’s Medicaid program.
Not anymore.
Read more in today's Politically Georgia newsletter
(h/t @mlbaruchman.bsky.social)
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Not anymore.
Read more in today's Politically Georgia newsletter
(h/t @mlbaruchman.bsky.social)
www.ajc.com/politics/pol...
February 4, 2025 at 4:59 PM
State Sen. Billy Hickman was one of four Republicans to co-sponsor a Democrat-backed bill that would expand eligibility for Georgia’s Medicaid program.
Not anymore.
Read more in today's Politically Georgia newsletter
(h/t @mlbaruchman.bsky.social)
www.ajc.com/politics/pol...
Not anymore.
Read more in today's Politically Georgia newsletter
(h/t @mlbaruchman.bsky.social)
www.ajc.com/politics/pol...
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NPF and The Luv u Project established this award in 2015 to honor excellence in mental health reporting. @hannahfurfaro.bsky.social and @mlbaruchman.bsky.social won last year for their
@seattletimes.bsky.social series on insurance denials and "ghost therapists."
nationalpress.org/award-story/...
@seattletimes.bsky.social series on insurance denials and "ghost therapists."
nationalpress.org/award-story/...
Seattle Times Wins NPF Mattingly Award for Mental Health Reporting - National Press Foundation
The National Press Foundation has awarded the Carolyn C. Mattingly Award for Mental Health Reporting to The Seattle Times.
nationalpress.org
January 14, 2025 at 2:37 PM
NPF and The Luv u Project established this award in 2015 to honor excellence in mental health reporting. @hannahfurfaro.bsky.social and @mlbaruchman.bsky.social won last year for their
@seattletimes.bsky.social series on insurance denials and "ghost therapists."
nationalpress.org/award-story/...
@seattletimes.bsky.social series on insurance denials and "ghost therapists."
nationalpress.org/award-story/...
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Welcome to the first day of the 2025 Georgia legislative session! This is the time to tune in.
Here's what to watch at the Georgia Capitol this year. The @ajc.com has a large staff dedicated to bringing you the news. Here's a thread of our pre-session coverage.
#gapol www.ajc.com/politics/the...
Here's what to watch at the Georgia Capitol this year. The @ajc.com has a large staff dedicated to bringing you the news. Here's a thread of our pre-session coverage.
#gapol www.ajc.com/politics/the...
The new state legislative session begins today
The Georgia General Assembly begins the first of a two-year legislative session at the state Capitol Monday.
www.ajc.com
January 13, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Welcome to the first day of the 2025 Georgia legislative session! This is the time to tune in.
Here's what to watch at the Georgia Capitol this year. The @ajc.com has a large staff dedicated to bringing you the news. Here's a thread of our pre-session coverage.
#gapol www.ajc.com/politics/the...
Here's what to watch at the Georgia Capitol this year. The @ajc.com has a large staff dedicated to bringing you the news. Here's a thread of our pre-session coverage.
#gapol www.ajc.com/politics/the...
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A new debate over school vouchers is coming to the Georgia Capitol.
House Speaker Jon Burns said the agency in charge of the voucher program went too far in granting them for entire school districts -- not just low-performing schools. By @mlbaruchman.bsky.social #gapol www.ajc.com/politics/hou...
House Speaker Jon Burns said the agency in charge of the voucher program went too far in granting them for entire school districts -- not just low-performing schools. By @mlbaruchman.bsky.social #gapol www.ajc.com/politics/hou...
House Speaker wants to see changes to new school vouchers program
Georgia House Speaker Jon Burns wants to see changes to the newly passed school vouchers bill.
www.ajc.com
January 9, 2025 at 2:05 PM
A new debate over school vouchers is coming to the Georgia Capitol.
House Speaker Jon Burns said the agency in charge of the voucher program went too far in granting them for entire school districts -- not just low-performing schools. By @mlbaruchman.bsky.social #gapol www.ajc.com/politics/hou...
House Speaker Jon Burns said the agency in charge of the voucher program went too far in granting them for entire school districts -- not just low-performing schools. By @mlbaruchman.bsky.social #gapol www.ajc.com/politics/hou...
Introducing The Michelle & Maya Show, your dedicated @ajc.com statehouse reporters for the 2025 Georgia Legislative session.
We’re here to hold space for you. 🩷💚
Email us with new tips, tap us in the hallways, or meet us at Manuel’s. @mayatprabhu.bsky.social
We’re here to hold space for you. 🩷💚
Email us with new tips, tap us in the hallways, or meet us at Manuel’s. @mayatprabhu.bsky.social
January 9, 2025 at 12:43 AM
Introducing The Michelle & Maya Show, your dedicated @ajc.com statehouse reporters for the 2025 Georgia Legislative session.
We’re here to hold space for you. 🩷💚
Email us with new tips, tap us in the hallways, or meet us at Manuel’s. @mayatprabhu.bsky.social
We’re here to hold space for you. 🩷💚
Email us with new tips, tap us in the hallways, or meet us at Manuel’s. @mayatprabhu.bsky.social
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Today’s front page of @ajc.com with @mlbaruchman.bsky.social in Plains. @cartercenter.bsky.social #JimmyCarter
December 31, 2024 at 11:34 PM
Today’s front page of @ajc.com with @mlbaruchman.bsky.social in Plains. @cartercenter.bsky.social #JimmyCarter
Agriculture is the No. 1 industry in GA. Farmers, already devastated by #Helene, could be worse off if they lost migrant labor.
But for some, their politics pose a challenge: they want to go the legal route to get workers but H2A workers are more $$ than undocumented.
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But for some, their politics pose a challenge: they want to go the legal route to get workers but H2A workers are more $$ than undocumented.
www.ajc.com/politics/geo...
Georgia farmers have mixed feelings about Trump’s immigration proposals
Many Georgia farmers live in areas that voted for Trump, but some are wary of promised mass deportations that could limit the supply of labor to work their farms.
www.ajc.com
December 26, 2024 at 6:25 PM
Agriculture is the No. 1 industry in GA. Farmers, already devastated by #Helene, could be worse off if they lost migrant labor.
But for some, their politics pose a challenge: they want to go the legal route to get workers but H2A workers are more $$ than undocumented.
www.ajc.com/politics/geo...
But for some, their politics pose a challenge: they want to go the legal route to get workers but H2A workers are more $$ than undocumented.
www.ajc.com/politics/geo...
The holidays can be a joyous but also difficult time.
REMINDER: HELP IS AVAILABLE.
☎️ Call 988 if you need mental health support or just someone to talk to.
Trained professionals will take your call for FREE, and no crisis is too small.
Sending ❤️ this holiday season
REMINDER: HELP IS AVAILABLE.
☎️ Call 988 if you need mental health support or just someone to talk to.
Trained professionals will take your call for FREE, and no crisis is too small.
Sending ❤️ this holiday season
December 24, 2024 at 10:59 PM
The holidays can be a joyous but also difficult time.
REMINDER: HELP IS AVAILABLE.
☎️ Call 988 if you need mental health support or just someone to talk to.
Trained professionals will take your call for FREE, and no crisis is too small.
Sending ❤️ this holiday season
REMINDER: HELP IS AVAILABLE.
☎️ Call 988 if you need mental health support or just someone to talk to.
Trained professionals will take your call for FREE, and no crisis is too small.
Sending ❤️ this holiday season
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Thankful that @mlbaruchman.bsky.social was able to hold space for me yesterday 🥹 cc @katherinelandergan.bsky.social @wickedmovie.bsky.social #wicked #holdingspace #defyinggravity
December 14, 2024 at 9:31 PM
Thankful that @mlbaruchman.bsky.social was able to hold space for me yesterday 🥹 cc @katherinelandergan.bsky.social @wickedmovie.bsky.social #wicked #holdingspace #defyinggravity
Georgia jails are filled with people who are mentally ill and need treatment before they can stand trial.
The state agency responsible for overseeing behavioral health is asking lawmakers for $ to move those people into hospital beds and out of jail.
www.ajc.com/politics/sta...
The state agency responsible for overseeing behavioral health is asking lawmakers for $ to move those people into hospital beds and out of jail.
www.ajc.com/politics/sta...
State behavioral health agency seeks money from Legislature to address crisis in jails
During the upcoming legislative session, the state agency that handles behavioral health needs plans to ask the Georgia General Assembly for more resources.
www.ajc.com
December 12, 2024 at 10:01 PM
Georgia jails are filled with people who are mentally ill and need treatment before they can stand trial.
The state agency responsible for overseeing behavioral health is asking lawmakers for $ to move those people into hospital beds and out of jail.
www.ajc.com/politics/sta...
The state agency responsible for overseeing behavioral health is asking lawmakers for $ to move those people into hospital beds and out of jail.
www.ajc.com/politics/sta...
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Thousands of women left the state for elective or medically necessary abortions since Georgia enacted one of the country’s strictest abortion laws. Three of those women spoke with @samantha-hogan.bsky.social and me about their experiences.
#gapol #abortionnews @ajc.com www.ajc.com/politics/num...
#gapol #abortionnews @ajc.com www.ajc.com/politics/num...
December 11, 2024 at 10:53 PM
Thousands of women left the state for elective or medically necessary abortions since Georgia enacted one of the country’s strictest abortion laws. Three of those women spoke with @samantha-hogan.bsky.social and me about their experiences.
#gapol #abortionnews @ajc.com www.ajc.com/politics/num...
#gapol #abortionnews @ajc.com www.ajc.com/politics/num...
Gov. Kemp’s Pathways program provides Medicaid to low-income adults who meet certain work requirements. But some critics have argued those have been too narrow.
Now, some state lawmakers want to see caregiving added as an approved work activity and Kemp is open to it.
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Now, some state lawmakers want to see caregiving added as an approved work activity and Kemp is open to it.
www.ajc.com/politics/geo...
Georgia lawmakers float caregiver exemption for Medicaid
Lawmakers are interested in exploring a change to Georgia's Pathways program that would allow caregiving to be considered approved work to meet the requirement.
www.ajc.com
December 12, 2024 at 2:23 PM
Gov. Kemp’s Pathways program provides Medicaid to low-income adults who meet certain work requirements. But some critics have argued those have been too narrow.
Now, some state lawmakers want to see caregiving added as an approved work activity and Kemp is open to it.
www.ajc.com/politics/geo...
Now, some state lawmakers want to see caregiving added as an approved work activity and Kemp is open to it.
www.ajc.com/politics/geo...
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Everyone welcome @mlbaruchman.bsky.social to the butterfly app! #gapol
Hi 👋 I’ve joined BlueSky, and I’m just getting started on here.
I’m a politics reporter at @ajc.com, and I previously worked at @seattletimes-rss.bsky.social. 📰🗞️
Follow me for news updates about 🍑 Georgia and email me for news tips. 💌
I’m a politics reporter at @ajc.com, and I previously worked at @seattletimes-rss.bsky.social. 📰🗞️
Follow me for news updates about 🍑 Georgia and email me for news tips. 💌
December 6, 2024 at 8:41 PM
Everyone welcome @mlbaruchman.bsky.social to the butterfly app! #gapol
Hi 👋 I’ve joined BlueSky, and I’m just getting started on here.
I’m a politics reporter at @ajc.com, and I previously worked at @seattletimes-rss.bsky.social. 📰🗞️
Follow me for news updates about 🍑 Georgia and email me for news tips. 💌
I’m a politics reporter at @ajc.com, and I previously worked at @seattletimes-rss.bsky.social. 📰🗞️
Follow me for news updates about 🍑 Georgia and email me for news tips. 💌
December 6, 2024 at 8:35 PM
Hi 👋 I’ve joined BlueSky, and I’m just getting started on here.
I’m a politics reporter at @ajc.com, and I previously worked at @seattletimes-rss.bsky.social. 📰🗞️
Follow me for news updates about 🍑 Georgia and email me for news tips. 💌
I’m a politics reporter at @ajc.com, and I previously worked at @seattletimes-rss.bsky.social. 📰🗞️
Follow me for news updates about 🍑 Georgia and email me for news tips. 💌
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“We could round up every illegal immigrant there is, but what are we going to do with them when we do that?” Sheriff Chapman said.
Brilliant reporting on the logistics of mass deportations via AJC
www.ajc.com/politics/if-...
Brilliant reporting on the logistics of mass deportations via AJC
www.ajc.com/politics/if-...
If Trump initiates mass detainment of migrants, Georgia sheriffs say they have no space available in jails
Among nine Georgia sheriffs surveyed, all said they don't have space to take on mass detainment of migrants.
www.ajc.com
December 6, 2024 at 2:57 PM
“We could round up every illegal immigrant there is, but what are we going to do with them when we do that?” Sheriff Chapman said.
Brilliant reporting on the logistics of mass deportations via AJC
www.ajc.com/politics/if-...
Brilliant reporting on the logistics of mass deportations via AJC
www.ajc.com/politics/if-...