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Rep. Kendrick rolls out package of bills aimed at affordability in Georgia

Rep. Kendrick rolls out package of bills aimed at affordability in Georgia State Rep. Dar’shun Kendrick, D-Lithonia, recently introduced three pieces of legislation that aims to address affordability and economic mobility issues. “Before affordability was like the buzzword, I've always worked on economic justice issues, so this is nothing new for me,” she said. “All these issues that we talk about down here are important… We can talk about voting […]

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Georgia House Speaker Jon Burns speaks at a news conference Wednesday, Jan. 28, to announce a proposed property tax initiative.
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Speaker Burns proposes major overhaul of Georgia property taxes

Speaker Burns proposes major overhaul of Georgia property taxes Georgia House Speaker Jon Burns made an impromptu announcement Wednesday to introduce a bill that would eliminate property taxes for Georgia homesteads. “Property tax rates have skyrocketed far beyond what most Georgians can reasonably afford or be expected to pay, placing an unfair and unsustainable financial burden on countless homeowners throughout the state,” Burns said. If passed, the Georgia Home Ownership […]

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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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