ATLANTA— Georgia House Speaker Jon Burns (R-Newington) will host a press conference on the House passage of the Georgia Early Literacy Act of 2026 and other education bills TODAY, Tuesday, February 24, 2026, upon adjournment of the House in the South Anteroom of the House Chamber.
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ATLANTA— Today, Speaker of the House Jon Burns (R-Newington) joined Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner John King and Chairman Matt Reeves (R-Duluth) in praising the introduction of historic insurance reform. House Bill 1344, House Bill 1262, House Bill 1263 and House Bill 1274 aim to address insurance affordability for hardworking Georgia families and businesses.
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ATLANTA— Today, Speaker of the House Jon Burns (R-Newington) applauded the House’s passage of House Bill 1063, sponsored by State Representative Brad Thomas (R-Holly Springs). HB 1063 aims to shield Georgia’s utility ratepayers from increased costs associated with servicing data centers and other large-load energy consumers.
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ATLANTA— Georgia House Speaker Jon Burns (R-Newington) will host a press conference to discuss the Insurance Affordability & Claims Integrity Act on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at 1 p.m. at the South Wing Steps of the Georgia State Capitol in Atlanta, Georgia.
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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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