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$4,000 Raise for State Law Enforcement; $2,000 Raise for Other Employees & Teachers
ATLANTA – Today, Speaker Jon Burns (R-Newington) announces that the Georgia House of Representatives has passed its version of the Fiscal Year 2024 State Budget. The budget provides raises for all state employees and teachers and makes strategic investments in healthcare, education and public safety.
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ATLANTA – Today, Speaker of the House Jon Burns (R-Newington) announced that the House version of the Fiscal Year 2024 Budget will contain $1.25 million for the Georgia Department of Public Safety to establish and operate a Georgia State Patrol satellite post in the Buckhead area of the City of Atlanta. Speaker Burns made the announcement in conjunction with Governor Brian Kemp and Lt. Governor Burt Jones who join in support of the proposal.
ATLANTA – Today, Speaker of the House Jon Burns and Lt. Governor Burt Jones join with Governor Brian Kemp to announce that the Georgia General Assembly will undertake a thorough review of all Georgia tax credits, including Georgia’s film tax credit, later this year. This review is meant to support Georgia businesses while ensuring a significant return on investment for Georgia’s taxpayers.
ATLANTA – Today, Governor Brian Kemp delivered his State of the State Address before a joint session of the General Assembly at the State Capitol. Georgia House of Representatives Speaker Jon Burns (R-Newington) issued the following statement on Governor Kemp’s remarks:
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Rep. Butch Parrish to Chair Committee Overseeing Healthcare Policy
ATLANTA – Today, Speaker Jon Burns (R-Newington) appointed a House Special Committee on Healthcare to be chaired by Rep. Butch Parrish (R-Swainsboro). This committee will oversee and coordinate the House’s healthcare policy – both legislative and budgetary.
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