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House Speaker David Ralston Announces the Formation of the Special Committee on Small Business Development and Job Creation
ATLANTA- On Friday January 15th, House Speaker David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge) announced the formation of the Special Committee on Small Business Development and Job Creation— a new standing committee in the Georgia House of Representatives. Continue reading “
House Speaker David Ralston Announces the Formation of the Special Committee on Small Business Development and Job Creation
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ATLANTA— Last week state Representative Allen Peake (R-Bibb County) introduced House Bill 938, legislation that prohibits texting while driving. Under the legislation anyone found guilty of writing, sending, or reading a text-based communication on a wireless telecommunications device would be issued a fine of $50 to $100 and have a two point penalty added to their drivers’ license. Continue reading “Rep. Allen Peake Proposes Legislation to Prohibit Texting while Driving”
Rep. Katie Dempsey Promoted by New Speaker David Ralston
Named Vice-Chair of Higher Education, appointed to influential Rules Committee position
ATLANTA – State Representative Katie Dempsey’s standing in the House of Representatives took a step up today as new House Speaker David Ralston promoted Dempsey to Vice-Chair of the Higher Education Committee. He also named Dempsey to the influential Rules Committee and assigned her to four other committees. Continue reading “
Rep. Katie Dempsey Promoted by New Speaker David Ralston
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Speaker David Ralston Announces House Committee Assignments
ATLANTA- House Speaker David Ralston today announced committee assignments for the 2010 session of the Georgia General Assembly.
All committee assignments can be found here.
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ATLANTA – Today state Representative Jeff May (R- Monroe) sent a letter to Georgia Attorney General Thurbert Baker requesting that the Attorney General provide an opinion on the constitutionality of the healthcare plan currently under consideration by the United States Congress. Continue reading “Rep. Jeff May Questions Constitutionality of Congress’ Healthcare Plan”