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New Georgia House Speaker Jon Burns poses for a portrait at the Georgia State Capitol, Thursday, Jan. 5, 2023, in Atlanta.

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Nominee for Georgia House speakership aims to keep friends

Jon Burns has made a reputation as everyone's friend during his 18 years in the Georgia House. Now he hopes that affability will serve him as the chamber's speaker.

January 09, 2023
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  • Associated Press
Vice President Kamala Harris participates in a ceremonial swearing-in of Sen. Raphael Warnock, D-Ga., as his children Chloe and Caleb Warnock hold the Bible, in the Old Senate Chamber on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023.

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Battleground: Ballot Box | 2023 sees Georgia on the rise in Washington

On this special episode, we travel to Washington, D.C. and speak with Georgia lawmakers who'll play an important role in Congress.

January 06, 2023
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  • Stephen Fowler
Insurrection At The Capitol: asset-mezzanine-16x9

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Political Rewind: The legacy of January 6th; McCarthy faces a fourth day of House votes

Friday on Political Rewind: It's been two years since a mob of Trump supporters stormed the Capitol in order to stop a presidential election. Our panel reflects on the January 6th insurrection and talks about its legacy. Meanwhile, Rep. Kevin McCarthy faces his 12th vote for House Speaker today.
 

January 06, 2023
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  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Natalie Mendenhall ,
  • and 1 more
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., talks with Rep. Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., during the vote for House Speaker on the opening day of the 118th Congress at the U.S. Capitol, Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023, in Washington. Alex Brandon/AP

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As the U.S. House awaits a speaker, Georgia's Republican representatives are making news

The U.S. House has not chosen a speaker for the 118th Congress after six rounds of voting. It's the first time in 100 years that voting for a speaker has gone beyond one round, and those opposing Kevin McCarthy now hold the key.

January 05, 2023
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  • GPB News Staff

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Political Rewind: Congress GOP fails to elect House Speaker; race for Ralston's seat goes to runoff

Wednesday on Political Rewind: Republicans failed to elect a Speaker of the House yesterday. Will Rep. Kevin McCarthy win in a historic fourth vote today? In Georgia, the race for former Rep. David Ralston's seat is going to a runoff while Gov. Brian Kemp and Lt. Gov. Burt Jones vow to reign in "far-left local prosecutors."
 

January 04, 2023
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  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Natalie Mendenhall ,
  • and 1 more
Georgia House Speaker David Ralston speaks after being reelected on the first day of the legislative session in Atlanta, Monday, Jan. 9, 2017. Ralston died Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2022, in Atlanta, at age 68. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

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Political Rewind: Remembering the life and legacy of Speaker David Ralston; Future of abortion laws

Thursday on Political Rewind: Speaker David Ralston died Wednesday surrounded by family. As 73rd Speaker of the Georgia House of Representatives, he leaves a strong legacy of bipartisanship. Today on Political Rewind, a panel of journalists who covered the speaker remember his life.
 

November 17, 2022
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  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Natalie Mendenhall ,
  • and 1 more
In this Thursday, July 26, 2018 file photo, Georgia Speaker of the House David Ralston speaks during a state Republican party unity rally in Peachtree Corners, Ga.

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Ralston to step down as Georgia House speaker at end of year

Georgia House Speaker David Ralston is stepping down as speaker at the end of the this year, citing health concerns. The Republican has been speaker since 2010.

November 04, 2022
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  • Associated Press
Permitless carry bill advances in the Senate.

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Political Rewind: Gun carry bill advances; Gwinnett maps outrage; Businesses oppose Buckhead city

Wednesday on Political Rewind: Permitless carry advances in the state Senate. Meanwhile, more than two dozen business leaders oppose Buckhead cityhood. David Perdue releases his first TV commercial. Plus, we'll hear from a lead sponsor on HB 1013, which seeks to improve mental health resources. 

February 02, 2022
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  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Sam Bermas-Dawes ,
  • and 1 more
State Rep. Larry Householder, pictured leaving the federal courthouse after an initial hearing on July 21, was removed and replaced as Ohio House Speaker following his indictment on Thursday.

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Ohio House Removes And Replaces Newly Indicted Larry Householder As Speaker

Householder had been indicted on a racketeering charge. Lawmakers elected three-term state Rep. Bob Cupp to replace him.

July 30, 2020
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  • Rachel Treisman

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