Georgia’s 2025 Budget Amendment Brings Major Investments in Recovery and Infrastructure

By State Representative Arlene Beckles (D-Norcross)

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This past week, the Georgia House of Representatives approved significant changes to the state’s 2025 budget, with substantial investments in hurricane recovery, education, healthcare and infrastructure. The amended budget, totaling $40.5 billion, includes $4.4 billion in new spending to address critical needs across the state.

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Governor Signs Rep. Boddie’s Slider Crime Legislation

ATLANTA – State Representative William Boddie (D-East Point) today announced that Senate Bill 104 was signed into law by Governor Nathan Deal on Monday, May 8, 2017. This legislation, which contains language from Rep. Boddie’s House Bill 67, will add motor vehicle hijacking in the second degree to Georgia law relating to crimes and offenses. Continue reading “Governor Signs Rep. Boddie’s Slider Crime Legislation”