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Martin Law Helps Troops Cast Ballots
Rep. Grier Martin has worked hard to help military and overseas voters cast a ballot. The statistics are in from the 2012 elections and show that the efforts of Martin and his co-sponsor on H.B. 614 Rep. Ric Killian have paid off. According to Gerry Cohen, Director of the Bill drafting Section at the NC [...]
Garage Owners Name Martin “Legislator of the Year”
The Independent Garage Owners of North Carolina (IGONC) named Rep. Grier Martin their “Legislator of the Year” at their annual Automotive and Service Technology Expo in October. The award was presented in recognition of Martin’s “outstanding leadership and support of the North Carolina automotive aftermarket industry”. IGONC is the largest organization in the state that [...]
Grier Recognized for Protecting Environment
Rep. Grier Martin spoke today at a press conference recognizing legislators with a 100% record on environmental issues by Environment NC. Joined by Rep. Deborah Ross, Rep. Garland Pierce, Rep. Jennifer Weiss, Rep. Marian McLawhorn, and Rep. Pricey Harrison, Martin talked about fighting for clean air and safe drinking water and the importance of green [...]
Grier Speaks to Retired Teachers
Rep. Grier Martin spoke at today’s meeting of the Wake County Chapter of the North Carolina Retired School Personnel (NCRSP). Grier discussed his opposition to the drastic cuts to education passed by the General Assembly this year and heard concerns from retirees about their benefits and other issues. Several other members of the General Assembly [...]
Grier Honored for Bringing “Sunshine” to Politics
Rep. Grier Martin was one of a select group of legislators to receive Democracy NC’s “Sunshine Award” for campaign finance transparency. Fewer than 15% of North Carolina legislators were honored for submitting campaign finance disclosures that promote openness. “At a time of intense partisan wrangling, it’s great to see so many legislators across ideological and [...]
Grier Protects Troops From Predatory Lending
Rep. Martin spoke out against HB 810, a bill that will allow predatory lenders to charge exorbitant interest rates to citizens. The bill would place a particular burden on our servicemembers and is opposed by the leaders of all North Carolina’s military bases. Our senior citizens would also be harmed and the AARP is opposed [...]
Martin Delivers Keynote Speech at Garner Veteran’s Day Celebration
Grier Martin was the keynote speaker at the Town of Garner’s Veteran’s Day Celebration, Nov. 11, 2010 at at Aversboro Road Baptist Church. Martin spoke of the need to take care of our current generation of returning veterans. Martin is an Army veteran of Afghanistan and currently serves in the Army Reserve with an airborne [...]
NC Voters for Clean Elections Gives Grier Martin Perfect Score on Political Reform
The non-partisan North Carolina Voters for Clean Elections (NCVCE) coalition has released its 2010 legislative scorecard giving Grier Martin a perfect 100% score for his support of reform to our political system. The coalition also rated lawmakers on their lifetime support for reform. Martin was one of only 23% percent of legislators to receive a [...]
Grier Recognized by Chamber of Commerce for Jobs Legislation
Grier Martin was recognized today at a meeting of the Raleigh Chamber of Commerce Board of Advisors for his efforts in passing a law giving tax relief to companies that produce interactive digital media. Also recognized were Sen. Richard Stevens (R-Wake) and Rep. Chris Heagarty (D-Wake). The Triangle is the third largest center for interactive [...]
Grier Martin to Seek Return to NC House