ATLANTA – Today, Speaker Jon Burns (R-Newington) and Speaker Pro Tempore Jan Jones (R-Milton) held a press conference to announce recommendations for significant investments in Pre-K education to expand access and increase teacher pay.
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Lawson is veteran communications strategist and winning advocate
ATLANTA – Today, Georgia House Speaker Jon Burns (R-Newington) announced the hire of veteran communications strategist Stephen Lawson as Senior Advisor for Communications within his office. Lawson has extensive experience in political, government and policy arenas helping advocate for and execute winning messages across the spectrum. In this role, he will oversee all external communication, media relations and strategic messaging for Speaker Burns.
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Speaker Burns Announces Bipartisan Legislation Supporting Israel
ATLANTA – Yesterday, the Georgia House of Representatives adopted HR 4EX, a House Resolution condemning Hamas terrorism and expressing support for the Jewish people.
Continue reading “Speaker Burns Announces Bipartisan Legislation Supporting Israel”Speaker Jon Burns Issues Statement on Proposed Congressional Redistricting Map
ATLANTA – Today, a proposed Congressional Remedial Map was released. The map may be found on the Legislative and Congressional Reapportionment Office’s website here under the “Proposed Plans” section.
Continue reading “Speaker Jon Burns Issues Statement on Proposed Congressional Redistricting Map”(CORRECTED) Speaker Jon Burns Appoints Rep. Al Williams to Georgia Council on Literacy
Withdraws Appointment of Rep. Mesha Mainor to Comply with Legislation
ATLANTA – Speaker of the House Jon Burns (R-Newington) announced today that, pursuant to the provisions of Senate Bill 211, he has withdrawn the appointment of Rep. Mesha Mainor (R-Atlanta) to the Georgia Council on Literacy and filled the vacancy by appointing Rep. Al Williams (D-Midway) to the Council.