Absentee-deadline bill tweaked in Georgia House committee
Georgia House lawmakers rehashed a bill Tuesday aimed at pushing back the deadline when voters can request and send in absentee ballots before elections.
January another strong month for state tax revenues
ATLANTA - Georgia tax collections continued on a strong pace last month, the state Department of Revenue reported Tuesday. State tax revenues rose by $175.6 million last month compared to January of last year, a 7.5% increase. Another positive showing for monthly tax...
Georgia House passes bill to extend COVID-19 liability protection
Georgia House Majority Whip Trey Kelley ATLANTA - Legislation extending COVID-19 liability protection to Georgia businesses and hospitals until July 14 of next year cleared the state House of Representatives Tuesday. Lawmakers voted 99-68 along party lines to extend...
More money for public health, rural internet in state Senate-backed budget
The Georgia Senate unanimously passed a $26.5 billion mid-year budget Tuesday to fund state-run public health, police and schools through June 30, adding more money for initiatives to fight the COVID-19 pandemic and boost broadband internet in rural areas.
Bill to block local choice in energy use debated in Georgia House committee
A bill to limit how local governments in Georgia can impose what energy sources their businesses, houses and other buildings can use faced debate in a state House committee on Monday.
Broadband partnership to bring high-speed internet to rural Middle Georgia
ATLANTA - Two Middle Georgia utilities and a Kansas City-based fiber optic company announced a partnership Monday that will bring broadband service to homes and businesses in 18 mostly rural counties. Central Georgia EMC, Southern Rivers Energy and Conexon will invest...
Term limits for Georgia lawmakers proposed in General Assembly bill
A state Senate committee debated a measure Monday to limit terms for Georgia House and Senate members to 12 years total, as well as doubling the term for state senators from two to four years.
Kemp administration backing tax credit for medical manufacturers
Gov. Brian Kemp ATLANTA - Legislation aimed at incentivizing the production of medicine and medical devices in Georgia has been introduced in the state House of Representatives on behalf of Gov. Brian Kemp. House Bill 304 would offer manufacturers of medical equipment...