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What Speaker Ralston does when he doesn’t get his way

Speaker of the House David Ralston has had quite the political career in Georgia.  The powerful Republican lawmaker ... Read more

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EDITORIAL: Secretary of State should be elected

We oppose a push to take the selection of the Georgia Secretary of State out of the hands ... Read more

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House Speaker recommends secretary of state be elected by lawmakers, not voters

ATLANTA — With the Georgia GOP divided over the outcome of the presidential election, House Speaker David Ralston ... Read more

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GOP House leaders praise Taylor

THOMASVILLE — Two of the state’s top lawmakers visited Thomasville on Wednesday in support of one of their ... Read more

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Kemp signs ‘police protection’ bill into law

ATLANTA — Gov. Brian Kemp signed a bill into law that adds additional protections for police but, critics ... Read more

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Kemp signs hate crimes bill into law

ATLANTA — On the last day of the legislative session, Gov. Brian Kemp signed hate crimes legislation into ... Read more

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‘A defining moment’: General Assembly passes hate crimes bill

ATLANTA — The Georgia General Assembly approved a hate crimes bill Tuesday after more than a decade without one ... Read more

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Duncan proposes new hate crimes bill

ATLANTA — After mounting criticism for sitting on hate crimes legislation already passed by the House, Lt. Gov. Geoff ... Read more

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State government just a little more transparent

Here is some welcome news for open government advocates and for the people of Georgia. Georgia House Speaker ... Read more

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‘We will shut this Capitol down’: Demonstrators demand statewide change

ATLANTA — Protesters demanded action from legislators returning Monday to the General Assembly. Read more