Policy & Government

"These partners are part of an effort that is successfully syncing forestry and conservation to restore and protect wildlife and wild places, now and for future generations.”

“This concern I take seriously. If in fact certain properties are being undervalued, this would mean local governments and the school systems could be forgoing millions of dollars in tax revenue,” said Pitts.

“Georgia would be an anomaly if we don’t move in this direction, quite frankly,” said Republican state Sen. Blake Tillery, who chaired the special committee and authored both bills, during a Senate Committee on Finance hearing on Monday.

“This temporary pause gives lawmakers the space to fully evaluate the impact of these facilities and develop long-term, responsible policies that protect our resources while keeping Georgia affordable. If we are serious about addressing the cost pressures facing families, then our voices need to be loud and united enough to make big tech companies listen.”

“If we wish to remain the number one state for business and keep our state competitive, we must expand on the progress made over the past four years to eliminate Georgia’s income tax. The Senate is leading the effort to continue in making significant cuts to our income taxes while maintaining the fiscal soundness of our state."

The bipartisan bill, originally introduced by Sens. John Barrasso (R-WY) and Ben Ray Luján (D-NM), aims to improve the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline with better geolocation services to help law enforcement better respond to emergencies.

“The Senate will continue to lead the way, while working with President Trump’s Administration, to ensure we are delivering on behalf of Georgia’s most vulnerable – our foster care children and families,” said Lt. Governor Burt Jones.

Georgia Forestry Commission had teams responding to the ice storm, conducting tornadic activity clean-up and responding to wildfire reports.

The funding will directly address some of the most pressing needs across the district, which encompasses most of DeKalb County and part of Gwinnett.

The Georgia Senate passed Senate Bill 382, requiring local governments and school districts to adopt the statewide homestead tax exemption cap.