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

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

Speaker David Ralston Rescinds Hawk Positions in Georgia House of Representatives

ATLANTA- In his first week as Speaker of the Georgia House of Representatives David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge) took a promised step to restore transparency and integrity to the House by rescinding the appointments of the Hawk positions. A Hawk serves as an ex officio member of all standing committees and subcommittees of the House and has a vote on all committees and subcommittees. Continue reading

Speaker David Ralston Rescinds Hawk Positions in Georgia House of Representatives

Statement of Speaker David Ralston Following the Resignation of Rep. Austin Scott as Chairman of the Governmental Affairs Committee

ATLANTA- Today Speaker of the Georgia House of Representatives David Ralston released the following statement regarding Rep. Austin Scott’s resignation as Chairman of the Governmental Affairs Committee in order to focus on his run for Governor of Georgia:

“I accept the resignation of Rep. Austin Scott from his position as chairman of the House Governmental Affairs Committee. I praise him for his statesman-like action for putting the House first. He has the qualities of a true leader that Georgians should be proud of. This action will enable him to spread his reform message across the State that I believe Georgians will find appealing. I look forward to working with Rep. Scott throughout the legislative session.”

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