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Georgia Domestic Violence Shelters Face Cuts After Kemp Vetoes $13 Million in Funding

Georgia Domestic Violence Programs Face Funding Shortfall After Kemp Veto Domestic violence and sexual assault programs across Georgia are bracing for cuts after Gov. Brian Kemp vetoed $13 million in new funding that lawmakers approved in the state budget, according to reporting from The Georgia Recorder. “Survivors are not going to be able to get everything they need from a reduced staff, and staff are going to burn out, and […]

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Gov. Brian Kemp signs the amended budget at the state Capitol Tuesday for the 2026 fiscal year.
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Kemp signs amended 2026 budget with $2B in tax relief

Kemp signs amended 2026 budget with $2B in tax relief Gov. Brian Kemp signed the amended budget at the state Capitol Tuesday for the 2026 fiscal year. Kemp touted the income and property tax relief that the budget includes as well as the funding set aside for state employees, such as teachers and law enforcement. “This isn't the government's money, it is the people of Georgia's money. So I am […]

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Screenshot of a Georgia state senate meeting
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Georgia 2026 session to revisit income tax repeal

Georgia lawmakers eye income tax repeal, revive key tax bills for 2026 session The 2026 legislative session is expected to begin Jan. 12, and several issues regarding taxes are expected to be introduced or recalled from the 2025 session.  A major focus will be to entirely eliminate the state income tax. The Senate Special Committee on Eliminating Georgia’s Income Tax held several meetings exploring the possibility towards the end of […]

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