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Speaker Ralston Announces House Working Group on Rising Costs of Construction Materials

ATLANTA – Speaker David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge) today announced the creation of the House Working Group on Rising Costs of Construction Materials.

“We know that the rising costs of construction materials pose a threat to our continued economic recovery,” said Speaker Ralston. “I am appointing this working group to look into why these costs are increasing and recommend any solutions which may alleviate this burden on those building for the future.” 

The members of the working group are:

  • Rep. Marcus Wiedower (R-Watkinsville) – Chairman
  • Rep. Timothy Barr (R-Lawrenceville) – Vice Chairman
  • Rep. Spencer Frye (D-Athens) – Secretary
  • Rep. Beth Camp (R-Concord)
  • Rep. Ginny Ehrhart (R-Marietta)
  • Rep. Marvin Lim (D-Norcorss)
  • Rep. Derek Mallow (D-Savannah)
  • Rep. Steven Meeks (R-Screven)
  • Rep. Brian Prince (D-Augusta)
  • Rep. Jason Ridley (R-Chatsworth)
  • Rep. Will Wade (R-Dawsonville)
  • Rep. Dale Washburn (R-Macon)
  • Rep. Noel Williams (R-Cordele)

Majority Leader Jon Burns (R-Newington) and Minority Leader James Beverly (D-Macon) are appointed as ex-officio members of the working group.

The House Working Group on Rising Costs of Construction Materials is constituted pursuant to the authority granted to the Speaker by House Rules. The working group is authorized for the entirety of the 2021-2022 legislative term.

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Rep. Jason Ridley Named Vice Chairman of the House Appropriations Committee

ATLANTA – The Georgia House of Representatives’ Committee on Assignments named State Representative Jason Ridley (R-Chatsworth) as the Vice Chairman of the House Appropriations Committee. The Appropriations Committee is responsible for writing the state’s amended and general fiscal year budgets for Georgia’s state agencies and departments and hears legislation that has considerable impact on the state revenue or expenditures.

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Rep. Kasey Carpenter Appointed to Deputy Whip Team for the 2019-2020 Legislative Term

ATLANTA – State Representative Kasey Carpenter (R-Dalton) was recently appointed to serve as a member of the House Majority Caucus Deputy Whip team. Rep. Carpenter was appointed to serve on the Whip team by House Majority Whip Trey Kelley (R-Cedartown), and his appointment is for a two-year term concurrent with his service as a member of the Georgia House of Representatives. Continue reading “Rep. Kasey Carpenter Appointed to Deputy Whip Team for the 2019-2020 Legislative Term”

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Rep. Jason Ridley Appointed to Deputy Whip Team for the 2019-2020 Legislative Term

ATLANTA – State Representative Jason Ridley (R-Chatsworth) was recently appointed to serve as a member of the House Majority Caucus Deputy Whip team. Rep. Ridley was appointed to serve on the Whip Team by House Majority Whip Trey Kelley (R-Cedartown), and his appointment is for a two-year term concurrent with his service as a member of the Georgia House of Representatives. Continue reading “Rep. Jason Ridley Appointed to Deputy Whip Team for the 2019-2020 Legislative Term”