ATLANTA – Today, Speaker of the House Jon Burns (R-Newington) joined House and Senate leaders in applauding the introduction of House Bill 1193, the Georgia Early Literacy Act of 2026, a landmark legislative priority that marks the most significant reform of Georgia’s education policy in nearly three decades. This legislation enables historic investments in K-3 education and reinforces Georgia’s commitment to ensuring every child across the state can dream big, achieve success and create a brighter future for themselves.
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ATLANTA— Today, Speaker of the House Jon Burns (R-Newington) and Speaker Pro Tem Jan Jones (R-Milton) applauded the introduction of the House’s ‘Georgia Families First’ legislative initiative.
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ATLANTA— Georgia House Speaker Jon Burns (R-Newington) will host a press conference to discuss the Georgia Early Literacy Act of 2026 on Thursday, February 5, 2026, at 1 p.m. at the South Wing Steps of the Georgia State Capitol in Atlanta, Georgia.
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ATLANTA— Georgia House Speaker Jon Burns (R-Newington) will host a press conference to highlight the introduction of the Georgia Families First legislative initiative on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at 1 p.m. at the South Wing Steps of the Georgia State Capitol in Atlanta, Georgia.
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ATLANTA – Today, the House Blue-Ribbon Study Committee on Election Procedures issued its findings and legislative recommendations based on the data and testimony collected across the state throughout 2025. The committee will remain in effect through December 31, 2026, or until dissolved by the Speaker of the House.
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