Dec 19, 2025
As we welcome a new year, I want to share an update on a few new laws taking effect on January 1 that reflect the steady, common-sense work Georgia Republicans continue to deliver. Our focus remains on practical solutions that strengthen families, support businesses,...
Sep 4, 2025
House Rural Development Committee to Study Impacts of Pulp and Paper Mill Closures in Rural Georgia ATLANTA – State Representative Leesa Hagan (R-Lyons), chair of the House Rural Development Committee, today announces that House Speaker Jon Burns (R-Newington) has...
Jun 28, 2025
With the 2025 legislative session well behind us, I wanted to share some highlights of the bills that have recently become law. From tax relief to school safety, health care access to rural development, this year’s session delivered significant progress for Georgia...
Jun 21, 2025
It’s not every day that a bill opens the door to entrepreneurship from your own kitchen, but Georgia just did it. I’m excited to share that the General Assembly passed House Bill 398, and the governor recently signed it. This new cottage food law in Georgia gives...
Apr 20, 2025
As the 2025 legislative session ended under the Gold Dome, I was honored once again to represent our values, our families, and our rural communities. We worked long hours in the final week—often well past sunset—debating, amending, and voting on legislation that...
Mar 23, 2025
As your representative for Georgia’s 156th House District, I’m excited to share the latest updates from under the Gold Dome. The focus of last week was Georgia tort reform. However, with only a few days remaining in this year’s session, we are also working...