Speaker Ralston Announces Members of the House Rural Development Council for the 2021-2022 Session

ATLANTA – Speaker David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge) today announced the members of the House Rural Development Council for the 2021-2022 legislative session. This council, which was created in 2017, works with rural communities to find ways to encourage economic growth and job creation.

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Georgia House Passes Legislation to Cut Taxes and Create Jobs in Georgia

ATLANTA – Today, the Georgia House of Representatives passed four pieces of legislation to cut taxes on Georgia families and businesses, as well as create jobs and expand economic opportunity across the state. These measures include the Tax Relief Act of 2021, the Georgia Economic Recovery Act of 2021, the Georgia Economic Renewal Act of 2021 and the Reauthorization of the House Rural Development Council.

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Rep. Shaw Blackmon Named Chairman of the House Ways & Means Committee

ATLANTA – The Georgia House of Representatives’ Committee on Assignments named State Representative Shaw Blackmon (R-Bonaire) as the Chairman of the House Ways & Means Committee. Rep. Blackmon will also serve as a member on the Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Special Committee on Election Integrity, Economic Development & Tourism, Governmental Affairs, Insurance, Juvenile Justice, Rules, Special Rules and Small Business Development committees. He is also an Ex-Officio member of the House Appropriations Committee.

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