Co-Chair Mack Jackson Hosts House Rural Development Council’s Second Meeting in House District 128

ATLANTA – State Representative Mack Jackson (D-Sandersville) recently hosted the second 2024 meeting of the House Rural Development Council at the historic Thomson Depot in Thomson, Georgia, located in House District 128, which he represents. Rep. Jackson, alongside State Representative Gerald Greene (R-Cuthbert), were appointed to serve as co-chairs of the council by House Speaker Jon Burns (R-Newington) in 2023. This meeting specifically focused on rural healthcare, addressing topics such as maternal and infant health, physician shortages and access to care in underserved areas.

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Georgia Academy of Family Physicians Honors Rep. Mary Margaret Oliver with “Champion” Award

ATLANTA – State Representative Mary Margaret Oliver (D-Decatur), chair of the House Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Overview Committee (MARTOC), was recently named by the Georgia Academy of Family Physicians (GAFP) as its House Legislative Champion of the Year for her strategic vision, leadership and efforts to improve health care in the state.

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Mental Health America Honors Rep. Todd Jones for Championing Mental Health Policy

ATLANTA – State Representative Todd Jones (R-South Forsyth) today was recognized by Mental Health America (MHA) for championing House Bill 1013, the Georgia Mental Health Parity Act. Rep. Jones was one of 11 state legislators honored at MHA’s Regional Policy Council meeting which took place in Denver.

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Speaker David Ralston Announces Major Mental Health Reform Legislation

Bipartisan House Bill 1013 Filed Today

ATLANTA – Today, Speaker David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge) announced he has filed House Bill 1013, a comprehensive bill to reform Georgia’s mental health care delivery system and improve client outcomes. The bill is a bipartisan measure sponsored by Speaker Ralston and signed by members of leadership from both political parties including Majority Leader Jon Burns (R-Newington) and Minority Leader James Beverly (D-Macon).

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