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Rep. Marvin Lim on DOJ Grant Terminations

By State Representative Marvin Lim (D-Norcross) 

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In the last couple of weeks, my nonprofit’s competitively-won Department of Justice (DOJ) grant was terminated. It was designed not only to assist Latinos and all others who live in Gwinnett or DeKalb counties who are possible victims of hate crimes, but also to create school and neighborhood-level conflict resolution interventions. These interventions prevent low-level resentment and disputes (e.g., noise, property) from erupting into violence and crime, ultimately increasing trust among neighbors to lead to safer outcomes. It was among roughly 365 Department of Justice grants – including several in Georgia – just terminated grants to help prevent crime and/or help crime victims.

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House Study Committee on Safety & Consumer Protection in the Tree Care Industry to Hold Next Meeting at State Capitol

ATLANTA – The House Study Committee on Safety & Consumer Protection in the Tree Care Industry, chaired by State Representative Victor Anderson (R-Cornelia), will hold its next meeting on Monday, December 16, 2024, at 10 a.m. in room 606 of the Coverdell Legislative Office Building in Atlanta.

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House Study Committee on Safety & Consumer Protection in the Tree Care Industry to Hold Next Meeting at State Capitol

ATLANTA – The House Study Committee on Safety & Consumer Protection in the Tree Care Industry, chaired by State Representative Victor Anderson (R-Cornelia), will hold its next meeting on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, from 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. in room 606 of the Coverdell Legislative Office Building in Atlanta.

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Rep. Marvin Lim Appointed to House Study Committee on Safety & Consumer Protection in the Tree Care Industry

ATLANTA – State Representative Marvin Lim (D-Norcross) was recently appointed by Speaker Jon Burns (R-Newington) to serve as a member of the House Study Committee on Safety and Consumer Protection in the Tree Care Industry.

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Reps. Teri Anulewicz, Marvin Lim and Sen. Elena Parent to Hold Press Conference on Introduction of House Bill 1424 and Senate Bill 565, Georgia’s Right to Contraception Act

ATLANTA – State Representatives Teri Anulewicz (D-Smyrna), Marvin Lim (D-Norcross) and Senator Elena Parent (D-Atlanta) will hold a press conference on the introduction of House Bill 1424 and Senate Bill 565, Georgia’s Right to Contraception Act, TOMORROW, Wednesday, February 28, 2024, at 9:30 a.m. in room 203 of the Coverdell Legislative Office Building.

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