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Joint Blue-Ribbon Committee on Licensing Issues to Hold First Meeting in Macon

*Editor’s note: the location of the meeting has changed to Middle Georgia State University in Macon, Georgia. Please see details below.

ATLANTA – The Joint Blue-Ribbon Committee on Licensing Issues, co-chaired by State Representative Matt Hatchett (R-Dublin) and State Senator Blake Tillery (R-Vidalia), will hold its first meeting on Wednesday, June 26, 2024, at 9 a.m. at Middle Georgia State University in Macon, Georgia.

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Georgia Academy of Family Physicians Honors Chairman Matt Hatchett with Health Care Champion Award

ATLANTA – House Appropriations Chairman Matt Hatchett (R-Dublin) was recently honored by the Georgia Academy of Family Physicians with its Family Medicine Legislative Champion of the Year Award. The academy selected Chairman Hatchett for his efforts and significant contributions towards improving health care in Georgia. 

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Speaker Jon Burns Comments on Establishment of AU/MCG Medical School at Armstrong Campus of Georgia Southern University in Savannah

ATLANTA – Today, Speaker Jon Burns (R-Newington) commented on the plans for Augusta University to establish a four-year medical school campus of the Medical College of Georgia at the Armstrong Campus of Georgia Southern University in Savannah.

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Lt. Governor Jones and Speaker Burns Announce Appointees to Review Georgia’s Tax Credits

ATLANTA – Today, Lt. Governor Burt Jones and Speaker of the House Jon Burns announce their respective appointees who will work on behalf of the Georgia General Assembly to review all Georgia tax credits, including Georgia’s film tax credit. Announced last month, this review is intended to support Georgia businesses while ensuring a significant return on investment for Georgia’s taxpayers.

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House of Representatives Passes Fiscal Year 2024 State Budget

$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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