Georgia Senate Approves $60.9 Billion Budget for Next Year
Georgia Budget Finalization Looms as Lawmakers Race Against Time
According to The Center Square, the Georgia Senate passed a $60.9 billion budget for the next year. They agreed to give state workers and police officers more money. This Georgia budget has funds from both the state and the federal government. Lawmakers need to finalize everything before they finish their work this week.
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Raises for State Workers and Police, Education Focus and Transparency Law Passed
Georgia budget offers up to a 4% raise for state employees and police officers with potential additional $3,000 bonuses. It prioritizes education with teacher raises and school safety funding. The Senate passed a law for increased transparency in Georgia budget spending, aiming to show taxpayers where their money is going and who benefits from tax breaks.