ATLANTA – State Representative Tangie Herring (D–Macon) celebrates legislation passed during the 2026 legislative session, including measures that would provide tax relief for Macon-Bibb seniors, mental health resources for Georgia students, as well as other bipartisan legislative measures.
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By State Representatives Viola Davis (D-Stone Mountain), Kim Schofield (D-Atlanta) and Sandra G. Scott (D-Rex)
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We want to make it clear that we support tax relief for Georgia families and businesses, but we also believe the public deserves transparency and full understanding of any long-term tax policy changes.
Continue reading “EDITORIAL: Reps. Davis, Schofield and Scott: Why We Voted ‘No’ on House Bill 1199”Rep. Gerald Greene Applauds the Signing of Legislation to Temporarily Suspend the State Gas Tax
ATLANTA – State Representative Gerald Greene (R-Cuthbert), chairman of the House State Properties Committee, applauds Governor Brian Kemp’s signing of House Bill 1199, which will temporarily suspend Georgia’s excise tax on motor fuel for 60 days.
Continue reading “Rep. Gerald Greene Applauds the Signing of Legislation to Temporarily Suspend the State Gas Tax”Speaker Jon Burns Applauds House Passage of Legislation to Suspend the State Motor Fuel Tax for 60 Days
ATLANTA – Today, House Speaker Jon Burns (R-Newington) applauded the House passage of House Bill 1199, which would suspend the state motor fuel tax for 60 days. HB 1199 is now headed to the Georgia State Senate for further consideration.
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