ATLANTA – House Speaker David Ralston and the leadership of the House Rural Development Council (RDC) today announced the creation of the Center for Rural Prosperity and Innovation. The RDC is co-chaired by State Representatives Terry England (R-Auburn) and Jay Powell (R-Camilla). State Representative Sam Watson (R-Moultrie) serves as vice chair of the council. Continue reading “Speaker Ralston and House Rural Development Council Leadership Announce Creation of Center for Rural Prosperity and Innovation”
Rural Jobs Coalition Names Rep. Shaw 2018 Legislator of the Year
ATLANTA – State Representative Jason Shaw (R–Lakeland) was named the 2018 Legislator of the Year by the Rural Jobs Coalition (RJC) during a reception in conjunction with the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) on Tuesday, July 31, 2018, in Los Angeles, Calif. Continue reading “Rural Jobs Coalition Names Rep. Shaw 2018 Legislator of the Year”
Recommendations from House Rural Development Council Passed by General Assembly in 2018 Legislative Session
Rural Development Council to Meet in Blue Ridge in May as 2018 Meetings Begin Continue reading “Recommendations from House Rural Development Council Passed by General Assembly in 2018 Legislative Session”
House Passes Bills to Spur Rural Economic Growth
ATLANTA – The Georgia House of Representatives today passed House Bills 887 and 951, measures aimed at spurring economic growth in rural Georgia and products of the House Rural Development Council. HB 887 would establish the Georgia Communications Services Tax Act, and HB 951 would create the Center for Rural Prosperity and Innovation. Continue reading “House Passes Bills to Spur Rural Economic Growth”
Chairman Jason Shaw Introduces Legislation to Create the Center for Rural Prosperity and Innovation
ATLANTA – State Representative Jason Shaw (R-Lakeland) today introduced legislation that would create the Center for Rural Prosperity and Innovation. Continue reading “Chairman Jason Shaw Introduces Legislation to Create the Center for Rural Prosperity and Innovation”