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News Articles: House Speaker David Ralston

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Donna Lowry: Ralston 'understood the job that we do as journalists'

Georgia House Speaker David Ralston has died at the age of 68. GPB's Donna Lowry spoke with host Peter Biello about Ralston's life and legacy.

November 18, 2022
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  • Peter Biello
The seal of the state of Georgia in Governor's ceremonial office where Gov. Brian Kemp addressed the state's response to the coronavirus on Thursday afternoon.

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  • Politics

Special Edition Of Political Rewind: State Officials Address Virus Response

On Thursday afternoon's Special Edition of Political Rewind , we spoke about the governor's response to coronavirus in Georgia. How is the state...

March 12, 2020
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By:
  • Bill Nigut

House Appropriations Committee Approves Budget With Fewer Cuts, Smaller Teacher Pay Raise

The Georgia House budget-writing committee House passed its version of the FY 2021 state spending plan that would give teachers a $1,000 base pay raise...

March 09, 2020
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By:
  • Stephen Fowler
(L-R) Rep. David Clark (R-Buford), Hailie Massey, Laurie Wilson, Rep. Jeff Jones (R-Brunswick)

Ralston Case Back In The Spotlight With Push To End Court Delays

In 2012, Hailie Massey was raped in her home by a 33-year-old traveling evangelist while her parents slept. She was 14 years old. Even though her...

February 21, 2020
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By:
  • Patricia Murphy
Georgia State House Rep. Rick Jasperse talks with colleagues during the first day of the year for the 2020 general session of the state legislature.

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: Legislators Huddle As Budget Break Begins

Thursday on Political Rewind , Gov. Brian Kemp has offered a sharp rebuke to lawmakers who have called a halt to the legislative session to try and...

February 06, 2020
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By:
  • Bill Nigut
House Bill 757 would replace the upcoming free-for-all "jungle" primary for the special election over the Senate seat currently held by Sen. Kelly Loeffler with a traditional party primary.

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: Bill Shaping Race For Loeffler Seat Stalls In State House

On Friday's Political Rewind , House Speaker David Ralston has ended speculation that the legislature could pass a bill forcing primary elections for...

January 31, 2020
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By:
  • Bill Nigut
Rep. Doug Collins, the ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee, speaks to reporters outside the Senate as defense arguments by the Republicans resume in the impeachment trial of President Donald Trump in Washington on Monday, Jan. 27, 2020.

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: After Much Speculation, Rep. Doug Collins Enters Senate Race

Wednesday on Political Rewind , Congressman Doug Collins has now made it official. The Gainesville-native announced earlier today he is running for the...

January 29, 2020
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By:
  • Bill Nigut
Gov. Brian Kemp, center, is flanked by House Speaker David Ralston, R-Blue Ridge, right, and Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan as he speaks during the State of the State address before a joint session of the Georgia General Assembly Thursday, Jan. 16, 2020.

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Political Rewind: Gov. Kemp Sets Priorities In 2020 State Of The State Address

On Thursday's Political Rewind , we discussed Gov. Brian Kemp’s 2020 State of the State address to the General Assembly earlier. The governor took the...

January 16, 2020
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  • Bill Nigut
A storm cloud passes over the downtown skyline in Atlanta in 2018.

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Political Rewind: A Range Of Issues On The Table During Georgia Legislature's First Week

Wednesday on Political Rewind , we tackled a range of issues that will be considered this year in the Georgia legislature, including sex trafficking and...

January 15, 2020
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  • Bill Nigut
Georgia House Speaker David Ralston, R-Blue Ridge, speaking with the press ahead of the 2020 Georgia General Assembly.

Georgia House Speaker Warns of Lengthy General Assembly Amid Budget Cuts

The top Republican in Georgia’s House of Representatives is anticipating a lengthy 2020 legislative session as state lawmakers grapple with tax and...

January 14, 2020
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  • Robert Jimison
House Speaker David Ralston, R-Blue Ridge, leaves the House chambers after ending the 2019 legislative session in the House chambers at the State Capitol Wednesday, April 3, 2019, in Atlanta.

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: Georgia's House Speaker David Ralston Talks Budget, Election Results

Today on Political Rewind, we sit down for an exclusive interview with Georgia’s Speaker of the House David Ralston. Our conversation’s timing could...

November 06, 2019
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By:
  • Bill Nigut
Democratic candidate for 6th congressional district Jon Ossoff speaks before supporters after special run-off election.

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Political Rewind: Senate Hopeful Jon Ossoff Speaks About Campaign

On this edition of Political Rewind, Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate Jon Ossoff joins us live in studio as the latest guest in our series of...

October 02, 2019
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  • Bill Nigut
The White House is seen in Washington, Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2019, as House Democrats move aggressively in their impeachment inquiry of President Donald Trump.

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Political Rewind: New Polling Shows Support for Impeachment

On this edition of Political Rewind, new polling shows voters support accelerating President’s Trump’s impeachment inquiry. What does Emory University...

October 01, 2019
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  • Bill Nigut
Georgia State Capitol

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: Kemp Wants To See Budget Cut Proposals First

On this edition of Political Rewind, Gov. Kemp orders state agency heads to ignore requests by legislative leaders to attend fall budget hearings and...

September 04, 2019
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  • Bill Nigut
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp discusses evacuations and emergency plans for Hurricane Dorian during a news conference Monday, Sept. 2, 2019, in Savannah, Ga. Kemp ordered a mandatory evacuation affecting all of Georgia's six coastal counties.

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: The Politics Of Hurricane Dorian

On this edition of Political Rewind , Hurricane Dorian is disrupting life along Georgia's sea coast. Even as it appears the storm may skirt by the state...

September 03, 2019
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  • Bill Nigut
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