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$Georgia Speaker of the House Rep. David Ralston, R-Blue Ridge, speaks during a press conference after the House passed the Georgia Budget, HB 81, at the Georgia State Capitol building in Atlanta, Friday, March 5, 2021. Georgia's House on Friday voted 136-31 to pass a $27.2 billion budget, putting back a fraction of the money that was cut last year and spurning a Democratic attempt to more widely expand the Medicaid health insurance program. (Alyssa Pointer/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)$

House passes budget, as GOP rejects Democrat Medicaid gambit

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Georgia House member removed for refusing COVID-19 testing

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FILE - In this Feb. 5, 2020 file photo, House Speaker David Ralston holds a news conference after a session in Atlanta. Republicans chose Ralston to return as speaker of the Georgia House for another two years Monday, Nov. 9 supporting his leadership after the GOP retained a majority in last week's election. (Bob Andres/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP, File)

Georgia House speaker moves against election official

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Speaker says Georgia lawmakers to return with precautions

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Georgia Senate signals June likely for legislative restart

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Georgia Speaker of the House Rep. David Ralston, R - Blue Ridge, speaks during the 29th day of the Georgia Legislative session, Friday, March 13, 2020 in Atlanta. There were fewer than 10 members of the Georgia House of Representatives that showed up to the session. Out of caution and in relation to the coronavirus, the Georgia General General Assembly suspended the legislative session until further notice. (Alyssa Pointer/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)

Leaders disagree on when Georgia lawmakers should return

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Ejaz Tarar stands next to his makeshift sign keeping customers six feet apart while cleaning the inside of the Food Mart in Newton County on Thursday, March 26, 2020, in Newborn. The store laid down tape to mark six foot barriers for customers. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)

As virus spreads, so does gloomy outlook for Georgia budget

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FILE - In this Jan. 16, 2020, file photo, Gov. Brian Kemp, center, is flanked by House Speaker David Ralston, R-Blue Ridge, right, and Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan as he salutes former U.S. Senator Johnny Isakson, R-Ga., during the State of the State address before a joint session of the Georgia General Assembly in Atlanta. House Bill 757 passed Monday, Jan. 27, out of a House subcommittee. GOP Gov. Brian Kemp has threatened a veto. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)

Policy outcome unclear as Georgia speaker and governor clash

By JEFF AMY and BEN NADLER - Associated Press

FILE - In this Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2006 photo, the statue of the late Gov. Richard B. Russell seems to present the state Capitol in Atlanta. Onlookers are placing bets on whether Georgia will make a push to expand gambling in the state this year. But the odds of such a wager remain unclear. Georgia’s 2020 legislative session begins Monday, Jan. 13, 2020. (Ben Gray/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)

Gambling expansion, tort reform on lawmakers’ to-do list

By JEFF AMY and BEN NADLER - Associated Press

FILE - 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. With budget cuts likely to draw Georgia lawmakers’ attention and contentious 2020 elections on the horizon, one overarching question hangs over the legislative session that begins Monday, Jan. 13, 2020: Will there be an appetite to take up divisive social issues again this year? (AP Photo/John Amis)

Georgia’s revenue troubles could hit tax and spending plans

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New chairman announced for Georgia House Rules Committee

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Georgia lawmaker says new evidence supports ousting speaker

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House Speaker David Ralston takes to the well during Morning Orders Monday, February 25, 2019 to address accusations that he has abused his authority. Several Republican lawmakers signed onto a resolution calling for Ralston to resign over his use of power to delay court proceedings for his clients as a criminal defense lawyer. (Bob Andres/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)

Georgia Speaker Ralston fires back at criticism

By BEN NADLER - Associated Press

Georgia House Speaker David Ralston holds his annual pre-session press conference Thursday, Jan. 10, 2019, in Atlanta. He threw cold water on the idea - promoted by leaders in the House and Senate - that Georgia should raise cigarette taxes during the upcoming General Assembly session. Ralston also said it may not be feasible for Gov.-elect Brian Kemp to get his $5,000 teacher pay raise this year, but some hike is likely. (Bob AndresAtlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)

Ralston dampens Kemp pledge to sign ‘Religious Freedom’ bill

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Speaker wants Georgia judicial complex named for Gov. Deal

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In this Feb. 28, 2018, file photo, Rep. Jason Spencer, of Woodbine, speaks at the Georgia State Capitol in Atlanta. Spencer is seen using racial slurs and dropping his pants in an episode of Sacha Baron Cohen's Showtime series &quot;Who Is America?&quot;.In the Sunday, July 22, broadcast, Spencer repeatedly uses a racial slur for African Americans and later exposes his bottom after being told it helps scare away Muslim terrorists. (Alyssa Pointer/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)

Jason Spencer, Georgia lawmaker who shouted racial slur on TV, to resign

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Lawmakers propose exchanging ‘MARTA’ brand for ‘ATL’

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Correction: XGR-Georgia Legislature story

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Deal, Ralston tout investment in Georgia roads and rails

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Ralston re-elected speaker as Georgia Legislature opens

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