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Lawmakers propose big raises for themselves, other officials

Georgia Speaker of the House David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge) rubs his head as the debate on HB 531 persists in the House Chambers on day 25 of the legislative session at the Georgia State Capitol Building in Atlanta, Monday, March 1, 2021. - photo by Associated Press

ralston — Georgia Speaker of the House David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge) rubs his head as the debate on HB 531 persists in the House Chambers on day 25 of the legislative session at the Georgia State Capitol Building in Atlanta, Monday, March 1, 2021. - photo by Associated Press

ATLANTA — Georgia's House speaker is backing a plan that would nearly double pay for lawmakers and also boost pay for all statewide officials except the governor.

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