Georgia Legislators File Toxic Coal Ash Clean Up Bill

ATLANTA – Legislation was dropped in the hopper today and will be read for the first time tomorrow in the Georgia House of Representatives to update Georgia’s toxic coal ash disposal procedures. State Representatives Erick Allen (D-Smyrna), Mary Margaret Oliver (D-Decatur), Debbie Buckner (D-Junction City), Jasmine Clark (D-Lilburn), Mary Frances Williams (D-Marietta) and Minority Leader Bob Trammell (D-Luthersville) are co-sponsors of the legislation, House Bill 756. Continue reading “Georgia Legislators File Toxic Coal Ash Clean Up Bill”

Rep. Oliver Appointed to House Commission on Transit Governance & Funding

ATLANTA – State Representative Mary Margaret Oliver (D-Decatur) was recently appointed by Speaker David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge) to serve as a member of the House Commission on Transit Governance & Funding. This commission, which was created during the recent legislative session by House Resolution 848, will study Georgia’s transit needs and analyze ways for the state to adequately plan and provide for those needs. Continue reading “Rep. Oliver Appointed to House Commission on Transit Governance & Funding”

Speaker Ralston Announces Members of the House Commission on Transit Governance & Funding

ATLANTA – Speaker David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge) today announced the members of the House Commission on Transit Governance & Funding. This commission, which was created during the recent legislative session by House Resolution 848, will study Georgia’s transit needs and analyze ways for the state to adequately plan and provide for those needs. Continue reading “Speaker Ralston Announces Members of the House Commission on Transit Governance & Funding”