ATLANTA — David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge) has again been re-elected as Speaker of the Georgia House of Representatives. Ralston was first elected as Speaker in January 2010 and serves as the 73rd Speaker of the House. Continue reading “David Ralston Re-elected as Speaker of the Georgia House of Representatives”
Rep. Waites to Re-Introduce Poker Room Legislation
ATLANTA— State Representative Keisha Waites (D-Atlanta) will re-introduce the “Casino Poker Room” bill during the 2017 legislative session of the Georgia General Assembly. Originally introduced during the 2015 session, this legislation would create a referendum allowing voters to decide on the legalization of poker rooms in select entertainment districts in Georgia. Continue reading “Rep. Waites to Re-Introduce Poker Room Legislation”
Reps. Debbie Buckner and Jeff Jones Receive One Hundred Miles 100 Civic Leader Awards
ATLANTA – State Representatives Debbie Buckner (D-Junction City) and Jeff Jones (R-Brunswick) recently received One Hundred Miles Civic Leader Awards. The award honors elected and civic officials who, through their actions and voice, positively influence policies and conservation efforts along the Georgia coast. Continue reading “Reps. Debbie Buckner and Jeff Jones Receive One Hundred Miles 100 Civic Leader Awards”
Reps. Cannon, Drenner and Waites Comment of North Carolina’s HB 2
ATLANTA – State Representatives Park Cannon (D-Atlanta), Karla Drenner (D-Avondale Estates) and Keisha Waites (D-Atlanta) today commented on North Carolina’s House Bill 2, or the “bathroom bill”: Continue reading “Reps. Cannon, Drenner and Waites Comment of North Carolina’s HB 2”
Rep. Stovall Named Chair of Clayton County Delegation
ATLANTA — State Representative Valencia Stovall (D-Forest Park) was recently elected to serve as Chair of the Clayton County Legislative Delegation for the 2017-2018 legislative term of the Georgia General Assembly. Rep. Stovall’s appointment is for a two-year term, concurrent with her service as a member of the Georgia House of Representatives. Continue reading “Rep. Stovall Named Chair of Clayton County Delegation”