Georgia House of Representatives
House Media Services Office
ATLANTA – The leadership of the Georgia House Democratic Caucus today issued the following statement regarding the fatal shooting of Mr. Ahmaud Arbery near Brunswick, Georgia:
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ATLANTA – Speaker David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge) today appointed a Special Committee on Access to the Civil Justice System. This special committee of the House of Representatives will consider legislation which seeks to modify Georgia’s civil justice system and the ability of citizens to seek redress through the courts. Continue reading “Speaker Ralston Announces Special Committee on Access to the Civil Justice System”
ATLANTA – State Representative Dar’shun Kendrick (D-Lithonia) recently participated in TechNet’s 2019 State Policy Conference and served as a panel judge during a pitch competition panel. Rep. Kendrick was the only Georgia legislator invited and one of only 20 legislators from 13 states who participated in this annual conference, which took place November 13-15 in Austin, Texas. Continue reading “Rep. Kendrick Participates in TechNet’s 2019 State Policy Conference in Austin”
ATLANTA – State Representative Valencia Stovall (D-Forest Park) recently hosted the 3rd Annual Clayton County Back-to-School Block Party on Friday, August 2, 2019. The block party celebrated the upcoming 2019 school year and provided school supplies for Clayton County residents. Continue reading “Rep. Stovall Hosts Successful 3rd Annual Clayton County Back-to-School Block Party”
State Appoints Committee on Economic Growth & Directs Appropriations Committee to Meet
ATLANTA – Speaker David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge) today announced that the Georgia House of Representatives will begin work this fall to prepare the Amended Fiscal Year 2020 and the Fiscal Year 2021 state budgets. Speaker Ralston has named a new Special Committee on Economic Growth, which will solicit input on potential new industries in the State of Georgia. Speaker Ralston has also directed the House Appropriations Committee to begin meeting to ensure adequate time and deliberation for the 2020 legislative session budgeting process. Continue reading “Speaker Ralston Announces House of Representatives to Begin Work on AFY 2020 & FY 2021 State Budgets”