House approves budget adjustments for current fiscal year - 02|04|2012
The plan would increase state spending by just over 1 percent, to $18.6 billion. Read more...
House Democrats unveil legislative agenda; Rep. Gardner proposes Georgia Healthcare Relief Act - 01|29|2012
Our agenda includes a number of proposals aimed at creating jobs, promoting rural recovery, strengthening schools and protecting the taxpayers' investment in Georgia. Read more...
Chancellor tells budget writers that tuition and fee increases are resulting in more college dropouts - 01|21|2012
The House and Senate Appropriations Committees met for joint budget hearings this week. Read more...
Governor proposes $19.2 billion budget in speech to lawmakers - 01|14|2012
The 2012 legislative session is now under way. Read more...
2012 session to see return of tax restructuring debate - 12|27|2011
Proposed changes include large tax breaks for corporations and tax increases on Georgiia families in the form of reinstating the sales tax on food. Read more...
Criminal Justice Reform Council makes recommendations - 12|07|2011
Georgia spends more than $1 billion a year and has the fourth-highest incarceration rate in the nation. Read more...
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