Reps. Burchett, Corbett, DeLoach, LaHood, Petrea, Sainz, Stephens Issue Joint Statement on Active Shooter Threats Made Against Schools in South Georgia Counties

ATLANTA – House Majority Whip James Burchett (R-Waycross), State Representatives John Corbett (R-Lake Park), Buddy DeLoach (R-Townsend), John LaHood (R-Valdosta), Jesse Petrea (R-Savannah), Steven Sainz (R-St. Marys) and Ron Stephens (R-Savannah) today issued the following joint statement regarding active shooter threats made against schools in the South Georgia area:

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Speaker Ralston Announces Members of the House Rural Development Council for the 2021-2022 Session

ATLANTA – Speaker David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge) today announced the members of the House Rural Development Council for the 2021-2022 legislative session. This council, which was created in 2017, works with rural communities to find ways to encourage economic growth and job creation.

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Rep. John Corbett Named Chairman of House Motor Vehicles Committee

ATLANTA – The Georgia House of Representatives’ Committee on Assignments named State Representative John Corbett (R-Lake Park) as the Chairman of the House Motor Vehicles Committee.  Rep. Corbett will also serve as a member on the Small Business Development, Agriculture & Consumer Affairs, Game, Fish & Parks, Intragovernmental Coordination, Transportation and Ways and Means committees.

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Speaker Ralston Appoints Special Committee on Access to Quality Health Care

ATLANTA – Speaker David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge) today appointed a Special Committee on Access to Quality Health Care for the 2019-2020 legislative term. This committee follows the recommendations of the House Rural Development Council that the House of Representatives review the regulatory environment for healthcare providers and facilities in the State of Georgia. Continue reading “Speaker Ralston Appoints Special Committee on Access to Quality Health Care”