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Side by side photos of Mary Margaret Oliver and David Ralston.

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Political Rewind: Longtime lawmakers reflect on tumultuous primary season, election issues

Friday on Political Rewind: Monday is the start of early voting in Georgia’s primaries. Last night, Gov. Brian Kemp and David Perdue took to the debate stage again to battle it out over the GOP gubernatorial nomination. Meanwhile, Stacey Abrams continues to focus on expanding health care on the campaign trail.

April 29, 2022
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By:
  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Sam Bermas-Dawes ,
  • and 2 more
The Georgia House gives a standing ovation upon hearing that the Senate passed an amended House Bill 1013 — the Mental Health Parity Act — on March 30, 2022.

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  • Politics

Lawmakers: Major mental health legislation clears both chambers on Day 38

The Mental Health Parity Act is headed to the governor’s desk after both the House and the Senate passed the bill unanimously on Wednesday.

March 30, 2022
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By:
  • Sarah Kallis
House Speaker David Ralston

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Kemp, Ralston vow to end Georgia investment in Russia amid crisis

Republican leaders announce the state will pull investments from Russia.

February 28, 2022
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By:
  • Riley Bunch
Rep. Terry England (Chair, House Appropriations Committee) presents HB 910, the amended fiscal year '22 budget.

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  • Politics

Lawmakers: The amended budget lives, while Buckhead cityhood dies on Day 15

The Georgia House passed the budget for the upcoming fiscal year on Friday afternoon — and likely put the kibosh on Buckhead cityhood for the session.

February 11, 2022
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By:
  • Sarah Kallis
Permitless carry bill advances in the Senate.

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  • Politics

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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By:
  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Sam Bermas-Dawes ,
  • and 1 more
David Ralston introduces HB1013 at the Georgia Capitol Jan. 26, 2022.

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  • Mental Health

Ga. House Speaker Ralston says 'No issue is more important to me this session than mental health'

Georgia House Speaker David Ralston filed House Bill 1013 on Wednesday. During a morning press conference, he said the bill represents input from the Georgia Behavioral Health Reform and Innovation Commission, formed by Gov. Brian Kemp in 2019.

 

January 26, 2022
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By:
  • Ellen Eldridge
House Speaker David Ralston speaks with media in the General Assembly.

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: Speaker Ralston 'Taking A Look' At Possible Senate Run; Kemp To End Mask Mandates

Friday on Political Rewind: House Speaker David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge) joined the show to discuss a recent visit with Republican leaders in Congress and speculation he is considering a run for the U.S. Senate in 2022. Ralston, a top leader of Republican lawmakers in the General Assembly, said he was interested in the role representing Georgia in the U.S. Congress, but had not made a decision yet.

May 28, 2021
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By:
  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Emilia Brock ,
  • and 1 more
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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By:
  • Bill Nigut
Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle and Secretary of State Brian Kemp face off in the GOP runoff for governor on Tuesday, July 24, 2018.

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: The Final Hours

On this edition of Political Rewind, a furious final weekend of campaigning in the GOP governor’s race.

July 23, 2018
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By:
  • Tom Faust
Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal delivers the State of the State address on the House floor while applauded by Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle, right, and House Speaker David Ralston at the state Capitol in Atlanta, Thursday, Jan. 11, 2018.

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Deal Delivers Wide-Ranging Final State Of The State Address

On this Special Edition of Political Rewind, we are at the Georgia State Capitol for Governor Nathan Deal’s final State of the State address. What are...

January 11, 2018
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By:
  • Bill Nigut

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