Political Rewind: Legislature Weighs Its Options In The Face Of Tight Budget

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Georgia State House Rep. Rick Jasperse talks with colleagues during the first day of the year for the general session of the state legislature, Monday, Jan. 13, 2020 in Atlanta. / AP Photo

On Tuesday's Political Rewind, Georgians could soon be paying more for online purchases if a measure to hold companies accountable for collecting the taxes they owe on internet purchases continues to gain momentum under the Gold Dome.

Legislative leaders say enforcing collections could add $300 million or more to the state treasury at a time when budgets are tight.

Our panel also discussed possible tax cuts on the table in the new state legislative session.

And the top six Democratic candidates for president are prepping today for Tuesday night’s Iowa debate.

Panelists:

Kyle Hayes – Co-host and Founder of PeachPod: A Georgia Politics Podcast

Chip Lake – Republican Strategist

Mo Ivory – Attorney

Kevin Riley – Editor, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution