ATLANTA – House Minority Leader Carolyn Hugley (D-Columbus), along with members of the Columbus Legislative Delegation, met on Thursday, January 16, 2025, to elect its officers for the 2025-2026 term. Minority Leader Hugley was elected Chair of the delegation. State Representative Debbie Buckner (D-Junction City) was selected as Vice Chair and State Representative Vance Smith (R-Pine Mountain) was chosen as Secretary.
Continue reading “Columbus Legislative Delegation Elects Officers for 2025-2026 Term, Minority Leader Carolyn Hugley Elected Chair”Rep. Debbie Buckner Named to House Study Committee on Private Water Systems
ATLANTA – State Representative Debbie Buckner (D-Junction City) was recently appointed by Speaker Jon Burns (R-Newington) to serve as a member of the House Study Committee on Private Water Systems.
Continue reading “Rep. Debbie Buckner Named to House Study Committee on Private Water Systems”Speaker Jon Burns Announces Appointments to Two House Study Committees
ATLANTA – Today, Speaker of the House Jon Burns (R-Newington) announced the members of two additional House study committees. These committees were created by legislation adopted during the 2024 session of the Georgia General Assembly.
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ATLANTA – State Representative Debbie Buckner (D-Junction City) was recently honored by the Association County Commissioners of Georgia (ACCG) with a 2023 Legislative Service Award. The ACCG recognized Rep. Buckner for her work to increase funding to clean up hazardous waste sites.
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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.