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Rep. Oliver to Introduce Legislation to Reform Development Authorities

ATLANTA – State Representative Mary Margaret Oliver (D-Decatur), chair of the House Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Overview Committee (MARTOC), today announced her plans to introduce legislation that would provide additional accountability and transparency for development authorities across the state. Through this legislation, Rep. Oliver seeks to help citizens and affected governments understand the financial impact of tax incentives and tax rebates offered to private businesses by local development authorities. 

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Rep. Mary Margaret Oliver Named Chairman of the House Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Overview Committee (MARTOC)

ATLANTA – The Georgia House of Representatives’ Committee on Assignments named State Representative Mary Margaret Oliver (D-Decatur) as the Chairman of the House Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Overview Committee (MARTOC). Rep. Oliver will also serve as a member on the Appropriations Subcommittee on Human Resources, Special Committee on Access to the Civil Justice System, as well as the Governmental Affairs, Juvenile Justice, Judiciary and Science and Technology committees.

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Speaker Ralston Announces Special Committee on Access to the Civil Justice System

ATLANTA – Speaker David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge) today appointed a Special Committee on Access to the Civil Justice System. This special committee of the House of Representatives will consider legislation which seeks to modify Georgia’s civil justice system and the ability of citizens to seek redress through the courts.    Continue reading “Speaker Ralston Announces Special Committee on Access to the Civil Justice System”