ATLANTA – Today, Speaker Jon Burns (R-Newington) and Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler Harper penned a letter to President Donald Trump thanking him for his tireless commitment to rural Georgia and asking for his support in securing further federal disaster relief funds for the Southeast Georgia communities impacted by Hurricane Helene.
Continue reading “Speaker Jon Burns and Agricultural Commissioner Tyler Harper Urge Trump Administration to Extend FEMA Application Deadline”Rep. Lehman Franklin Sponsors House Speaker Jon Burns’ Legislation Protecting Access to IVF
ATLANTA – State Representative Lehman Franklin (R-Statesboro) will sponsor legislation to protect access to in vitro fertilization (IVF), which is a legislative priority for House Speaker Jon Burns (R-Newington). The proposed legislation would codify protections for IVF, ensuring that Georgians struggling with infertility will always have access to the treatment.
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*Editor’s note: the name of the event has changed to a Capitol Conversation & Tour.
ATLANTA – State Representative Segun Adeyina (D-Grayson) will host a Capitol Conversation and Tour event TOMORROW, Thursday, February 13, 2025, from 12-2 p.m. at the Georgia State Capitol.
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By State Representative Arlene Beckles (D-Norcross)
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This past week, the Georgia House of Representatives approved significant changes to the state’s 2025 budget, with substantial investments in hurricane recovery, education, healthcare and infrastructure. The amended budget, totaling $40.5 billion, includes $4.4 billion in new spending to address critical needs across the state.
Continue reading “Georgia’s 2025 Budget Amendment Brings Major Investments in Recovery and Infrastructure”Speaker Jon Burns Announces 2025 Legislative Priority: Protecting Access to IVF
ATLANTA – Today, Speaker Jon Burns (R-Newington) announced priority legislation for the 2025 legislative session which protects access to in vitro fertilization (IVF). This legislation, sponsored by State Representative Lehman Franklin (R-Statesboro), codifies protections for IVF, ensuring that Georgians struggling with infertility will always have access to the treatment.
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