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February 6, 2023
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Weekly Reads | February 6, 2023

Matt Hestad
Vice President of Engagement

Lots to get to this week — so, let’s get to the news:

😅 Axios Atlanta asked for GFA’s perspectives on increased truck weights this week. The issue is expected to gain more media attention as it moves through the legislative process. axios.com

🌪️ Georgia Congressman Carter leads bipartisan bill to help working forests recover from natural disasters. buddycarter.state.gov

🌲 Georgia Senator Ossoff is pushing for federal funding to expand parks and protected forest land in Georgia. wabe.org

🪵 J.P. Morgan Asset Management invested $500 million in timberland across Mississippi, Oklahoma and Arkansas, focused on timber and carbon. wsj.com

🏠 Our friends at Forisk Consulting project 2023 housing starts of 1.26 million, down 18.8% from 2022 actuals. forisk.com

🚚 The bipartisan SHIP IT Act recently introduced in Congress aims to ease supply chain restrictions by increasing shipping capacity and lessening burdens on truck drivers. dustyjohnson.house.gov

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