ATLANTA – State Representative Spencer Frye (D-Athens) will hold a press conference to discuss policies to expand Georgia’s housing supply and reduce the costs of homeownership on Wednesday, February 15, 2023, at 12 p.m. (or upon adjournment if later) in room 610 of the Coverdell Legislative Office Building (18 Capitol. Sq. SW) in Atlanta. Rep. Frye also issued the following statement ahead of the press conference:
House Committee on Assignments Announces Committee Leadership Appointments
ATLANTA – Today, the House Committee on Assignments, chaired by Speaker Jon Burns (R-Newington), announced committee leadership appointments for the 2023-2024 legislative session.
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Speaker Ralston Announces Members of the Joint Georgia Music Heritage Study Committee
ATLANTA – Speaker David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge) today announced the members of the Joint Georgia Music Heritage Study Committee:
Speaker Ralston Announces Members of House Study Committee on Innovative Ways to Maximize Global Talent
ATLANTA – Speaker David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge) today announced the members of the House Study Committee on Innovative Ways to Maximize Global Talent.
Speaker Ralston Announces House Working Group on Rising Costs of Construction Materials
ATLANTA – Speaker David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge) today announced the creation of the House Working Group on Rising Costs of Construction Materials.
“We know that the rising costs of construction materials pose a threat to our continued economic recovery,” said Speaker Ralston. “I am appointing this working group to look into why these costs are increasing and recommend any solutions which may alleviate this burden on those building for the future.”
The members of the working group are:
- Rep. Marcus Wiedower (R-Watkinsville) – Chairman
- Rep. Timothy Barr (R-Lawrenceville) – Vice Chairman
- Rep. Spencer Frye (D-Athens) – Secretary
- Rep. Beth Camp (R-Concord)
- Rep. Ginny Ehrhart (R-Marietta)
- Rep. Marvin Lim (D-Norcorss)
- Rep. Derek Mallow (D-Savannah)
- Rep. Steven Meeks (R-Screven)
- Rep. Brian Prince (D-Augusta)
- Rep. Jason Ridley (R-Chatsworth)
- Rep. Will Wade (R-Dawsonville)
- Rep. Dale Washburn (R-Macon)
- Rep. Noel Williams (R-Cordele)
Majority Leader Jon Burns (R-Newington) and Minority Leader James Beverly (D-Macon) are appointed as ex-officio members of the working group.
The House Working Group on Rising Costs of Construction Materials is constituted pursuant to the authority granted to the Speaker by House Rules. The working group is authorized for the entirety of the 2021-2022 legislative term.
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