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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

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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

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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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