ATLANTA— State Representatives Mary Margaret Oliver (D-Decatur) and Elena Parent (D-Chamblee) announced today the introduction of House Bill 830, legislation that would help the General Assembly and Georgia voters assess the financial viability of proposed municipalities. Continue reading “Representatives Oliver and Parent Introduce Municipalization Legislation”
Rep. Oliver Named as an “Emory History Maker”
ATLANTA – State Representative Mary Margaret Oliver (D-Decatur) was recently recognized as one of Emory University’s 175 History Makers. Continue reading “Rep. Oliver Named as an “Emory History Maker””
House Passes Legislation Affecting DeKalb School Board Size
ATLANTA- The Georgia House of Representatives today passed Senate Bill 79 with a vote of 109 to 62. Continue reading “House Passes Legislation Affecting DeKalb School Board Size”
Pilot Project Funded for Prescription Drug Oversight for Foster Children
ATLANTA – State Representative Mary Margaret Oliver (D–Decatur) today announced that Casey Family Programs will fund a pilot program to review prescription patterns of psychotropic drugs for children in Georgia’s foster care system. Continue reading “Pilot Project Funded for Prescription Drug Oversight for Foster Children”
Rep. Oliver Re-introduces Appalachian Mountain Preservation Act
ATLANTA— State Representative Mary Margaret Oliver (D-Decatur) today announced the introduction of House Bill 43, environmental legislation designed to protect Georgia’s clean water and air resources from coal-fire power plant pollution. Continue reading “Rep. Oliver Re-introduces Appalachian Mountain Preservation Act”