ATLANTA – State Representative Henry “Wayne” Howard (D-Augusta), along with Democratic members of the Augusta-Richmond County Legislative Delegation, will hold a press conference TODAY, Monday, February 14, 2022, at 3:30 p.m. at the South Wing Steps of the Georgia State Capitol.
Continue reading “Rep. Henry “Wayne” Howard, Democrat Legislators to Hold Press Conference Today on Local Redistricting Legislation for Augusta-Richmond County”Rep. Bonner Introduces Legislation to Provide $1.6 Billion in Tax Refunds to Georgia Taxpayers
ATLANTA – State Representative Josh Bonner (R-Fayetteville), one of the governor’s floor leaders, recently introduced House Bill 1302, legislation that would provide a one-time tax credit for eligible Georgia taxpayers who filed income tax returns in both 2020 and 2021. Rep. Bonner is carrying HB 1302 on behalf of Governor Brian Kemp, who recently announced his plan to issue tax refunds using an undesignated revenue surplus of $1.6 billion.
House Adopts Amended Fiscal Year 2022 Budget
Fully Funds QBE Education Formula; Invests in Mental Health & Public Safety
ATLANTA – Today, Speaker David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge) announced that the Georgia House of Representatives has adopted House Bill 910, the Amended Fiscal Year 2022 (AFY 2022) State Budget. The amended budget totals $29.9 billion, an increase of $2.6 billion or 9.7 percent, over the original budget reflecting the state’s strong economic growth as the COVID-19 pandemic wanes.
Continue reading “House Adopts Amended Fiscal Year 2022 Budget”Rep. McLeod Continues Work to Mandate Early Childhood Education and Funding Across the State
ATLANTA – State Representative Donna McLeod (D-Lawrenceville) today announced her plans to continue her work on House Bill 71, legislation that would study the state’s education funding formula and the benefits of mandating pre-kindergarten and kindergarten education. Rep. McLeod made her announcement and discussed HB 71 during a press conference earlier today.
Continue reading “Rep. McLeod Continues Work to Mandate Early Childhood Education and Funding Across the State”Rep. Wilkerson to Hold Press Conference on Opposition to Redistricting Process for Cobb County, His Treatment in Committee
ATLANTA – State Representative David Wilkerson (D-Powder Springs) will hold a press conference to discuss his opposition to House Bills 1028 and 1154, as well as his treatment in the Governmental Affairs Committee TOMORROW, Friday, February 11, 2022, at 12 p.m. at the South Wing Steps of the State Capitol.
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