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House Rural Development Council Releases Recommendations for 2019 Legislative Session

ATLANTA – The House Rural Development Council, led by co-chairs Rep. Terry England (R-Auburn) and Rep. Jay Powell (R-Camilla), today released its recommendations for the 2019 legislative session of the Georgia General Assembly.

“These recommendations reflect the council’s in-depth work and research that we have gathered as we have traveled the state over the last two years,” said Rep. England. “The council’s recommendations will provide us with a solid framework as we begin to craft legislation for the 2019 legislative session.”

“Last session, rural Georgia saw tremendous legislative success in the General Assembly, but there is still much work to be done,” said Rep. Powell. “Our recommendations for 2019 legislative session seek to address some of those concerns that still need to be met in rural Georgia.”

This council, which was created by House Resolution 389 during the 2017 legislative session, works with rural communities to find ways to encourage economic growth.

To view a copy of the House Rural Development Council’s legislative recommendations, please click here.

 

Representative Terry England represents the citizens of District 116, which includes portions of Barrow County. He was elected to the House of Representatives in 2005 and currently serves as Chairman of the Appropriations Committee. He also serves on the Agriculture & Consumer Affairs, Education, Industry and Labor, Natural Resources & Environment and Ways and Means committees.

Representative Jay Powell represents the citizens of District 171, which includes portions of Colquitt, Decatur and Mitchell counties. He was elected to the House of Representatives in 2008 and currently serves as Chairman of the Ways and Means Committee. He also serves on the Governmental Affairs, Judiciary, MARTOC and Rules committees.

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Speaker Ralston Calls for Extension of House Rural Development Council into 2019 – 2020

Speaker Calls for North Georgia Office of the Center for Rural Prosperity & Innovation

 

STATESBORO, Ga. – Today, at the House Rural Development Council meeting, Speaker David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge) called for an extension of the term of the House Rural Development Council into the 2019 – 2020 session of the General Assembly. The council had previously been set to dissolve on December 31, 2018. Continue reading “Speaker Ralston Calls for Extension of House Rural Development Council into 2019 – 2020”

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Speaker Ralston and House Rural Development Council Leadership Announce Creation of Center for Rural Prosperity and Innovation

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”

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Georgia Public Health Association Names Rep. England Legislator of the Year

ATLANTA – State Representative Terry England (R-Auburn) was recently named the 2017 Legislator of the Year by the Georgia Public Health Association (GPHA) in recognition of his numerous contributions to the profession and to the health of all Georgians. The award was presented in front of more than 500 GPHA members at the association’s recent annual meeting on Jekyll Island. Continue reading “Georgia Public Health Association Names Rep. England Legislator of the Year”