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News Articles: 2020 Budget

Georgia Could Raise $600 Million In Revenue By Raising Cigarette Tax, Analysts Say

The Georgia Budget and Policy Institute is asking the state to increase Georgia’s tobacco tax in order to avoid deep budget cuts.

June 10, 2020
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By:
  • Ellen Eldridge
Georgia's education system, previously exempted from reductions, has submitted a 14% budget cut plan because of the coronavirus.

Budget Cuts Could Mean Fewer Teachers, Food Inspectors And Less Money To Clean Up Toxic Waste

Thousands of state employees could be laid off under new budget plans submitted to the state and many more could face furloughs as Georgia’s government...

May 27, 2020
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By:
  • Stephen Fowler
State lawmakers will grapple with a state budget for next fiscal year that will see steep cuts because of the coronavirus.

Georgia's April Tax Revenue Down $1 Billion As Coronavirus' Economic Toll Continues

Georgia's tax collections for the month of April were down more than $1 billion from last year, signaling a budgetary shortfall that could force state...

May 06, 2020
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By:
  • Stephen Fowler
Gov. Brian Kemp gives a briefing on the state's COVID-19 response.

Kemp Asks Lawmakers For $100 Million To Help With Coronavirus Response

Gov. Brian Kemp is asking the Georgia General Assembly to appropriate $100 million from the state’s rainy day fund to aid health officials and emergency...

March 11, 2020
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By:
  • Stephen Fowler

House Approves Midyear Budget That Minimizes Governor’s Cuts

The Georgia House of Representatives passed an updated budget for the rest of this fiscal year that rejects many reductions Gov. Brian Kemp proposed as...

February 19, 2020
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By:
  • Stephen Fowler

Kemp Calls For Second Teacher Pay Raise In 2020 State Of The State Address

Republican Gov. Brian Kemp told lawmakers during his State of the State address Thursday that his budget proposal for the next fiscal year includes an...

January 16, 2020
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By:
  • Stephen Fowler

2020 Legislative Session Begins As Budget Battle Looms

The Georgia General Assembly gaveled in for Day One of the 2020 legislative session Monday. The day began with a pair of remembrances for lawmakers who...

January 13, 2020
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By:
  • Stephen Fowler

Economic Uncertainty Sets Stage For 2020 State Budget Showdown

Starting this week, state agencies have a little less money to get things done. Gov. Brian Kemp ordered budget cuts last month, encouraging departments...

October 04, 2019
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By:
  • Rickey Bevington and
  • Stephen Fowler
Gov. Brian Kemp

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: A Closer Look At Kemp's Proposed Budget Cuts

Today on Political Rewind, we dive deep into the proposed budget cuts that Gov. Brian Kemp has ordered all state agencies to make.

September 23, 2019
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By:
  • Bill Nigut

What’s The Deal With Georgia’s Proposed Budget Cuts?

While Gov. Brian Kemp has asked state agencies to find ways to cut their budgets in the next fiscal year, the initial proposals submitted amount to an...

September 20, 2019
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By:
  • Stephen Fowler

Ga. Republican Party Chair: Last Year's Non-Voters Key To Next Year's Victory

Newly-elected Republican Party of Georgia Chairman David Shafer has a big task ahead of him in the leadup to the 2020 election. The governor’s mansion,...

July 01, 2019
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By:
  • Stephen Fowler
Gov. Brian Kemp has signed the record-breaking $27.5 billion budget for fiscal year 2020, which begins July 1.

Kemp Signs 2020 Budget During South Georgia Swing

Gov. Brian Kemp has signed the record-breaking $27.5 billion budget for fiscal year 2020, which begins July 1. This year's budget includes a 2% pay...

May 10, 2019
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By:
  • Stephen Fowler

Teacher Pay Raise Makes The Grade As Lawmakers Pass FY 2020 Budget

Georgia's teachers are getting a pay raise as part of Georgia's record-setting $27.5 billion budget. Lawmakers approved a conference committee's report...

March 28, 2019
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By:
  • Stephen Fowler

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