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.

The panel

Donna Lowry, @donnalowrynews, host, GPB's Lawmakers

Kevin Riley, @ajceditor, editor-in-chief, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Patricia Murphy, @MurphyAJC, political reporter and columnist, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Riley Bunch, @ribunchreports, public policy reporter, GPB News

Timestamps

0:00 - Introductions

4:06 - Remembering Speaker Ralston after his passing

21:15 - The significance of the Mental Health Parity Act on Ralston's legacy

26:00 - Ralston's role in moderating legislation like permitless carry and HB 481

33:00 - Who replaces Ralston?

41:00 - Future of abortion laws

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