ATLANTA – On Wednesday, May 29, Speaker Jon Burns (R-Newington) joined Gov. Brian Kemp, members of the General Assembly and executives from Georgia Power, Oglethorpe Power, MEAG and the City of Dalton to celebrate the completion of Plant Vogtle Units 3 and 4, which makes the nuclear plant the largest generator of clean energy in the nation.
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ATLANTA – Today, Speaker of the House Jon Burns (R-Newington) and other leaders unveiled a portrait in memory of the late House Speaker David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge) that will be permanently displayed outside of the House Chamber in the Capitol.
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ATLANTA – Today, Speaker of the House Jon Burns (R-Newington) congratulates Gary Richardson for winning the special election to become the next state representative for House District 125. Speaker Burns issued the following statement:
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ATLANTA – Today, Speaker of the House Jon Burns (R-Newington) issued the following statement in response to the passage of House Bill 1105, the Georgia Criminal Alien Track and Report Act of 2024:
“While we continue to pray for Laken Riley and her family, the Georgia House took action today to strengthen public safety and security in our state, stand firmly against illegal immigration and for the rule of law – and I am proud of the passage of House Bill 1105.”
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Speaker Jon Burns Appoints Members of House & Joint Study Committees
ATLANTA – Speaker of the House Jon Burns (R-Newington) announced the members of several House & Joint Study Committees today. These committees were created by legislation adopted during the 2023 session of the Georgia General Assembly.
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