Policy & Government

Join Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler J Harper, Albany Mayor Bo Dourough, and partners to celebrate the grand opening of the Albany Georgia Grown Resource Center.

The changes within the following tax categories account for March’s overall net tax revenue increase.

The measure would basically shift money from consumers’ right pocket to their left: the property taxes on their homes would be reduced by the income from a new penny sales tax.

The Department is playing a leading role in strengthening rural communities by investing in healthcare infrastructure, workforce development, and economic growth across the state.

Among the big differences: the Senate reduced the House’s increase in funding for the state’s public colleges and universities by just over $110 million, increased the amount for private K-12 school vouchers by $31 million and added $100 million to the state employee pension system.

The Georgia General Assembly doesn't wind down as much as it hits a wall at full speed and stops with sine die no later than midnight of the 40th day. That day, for this session, is set for Thursday, April 2. If you're counting, the 38th day of the legislature was Friday, and the 39th is Tuesday. 

Armchair ethicists may want to weigh in on how SNAP recipients spend their so-called “stamps” and other money, but there are organizations in Georgia working to make the program a greater benefit to everyone involved – the recipients, the Georgia-based industry vendors and the government. 

As the war surrounding Iran continues to drive up oil prices worldwide, Gov. Brian Kemp is expected to sign a bill suspending Georgia’s gas tax for 60 days on Friday.

The Atlanta Mayor touted rising graduation rates, drop in crime, and increased affordable housing.

450+ at the Georgia International Convention Center for the Sold-Out Address & Lunch