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Georgians could get tax rebates before summer

Monday, March 16 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) - Georgians could get another tax rebate just in time for the summer vacation season. The Senate passed House Bill 1000 on Monday with bipartisan support,... Read More.

Lawmakers mulling changes to Georgia’s income taxes

Monday, March 16 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) - With just over two weeks left until the 2026 General Assembly adjourns, three tax bills that would cut state income taxes are still undecided amid questions about their cost. ... Read More.

Nathan Wade says he stands behind Trump prosecution

Friday, March 13 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) - Former Fulton County Special Prosecutor Nathan Wade stood behind his prosecution of President Donald Trump and others during testimony before a Georgia Senate subcommittee on Friday. ... Read More.

Lawmaker didn’t report legislator pay while collecting unemployment

Thursday, March 12 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) - A Georgia state representative who did not report his pay as a state lawmaker and other income when he collected $13,825 in pandemic unemployment benefits pleaded guilty to making false statements, federal prosecutors said. ... Read More.

Trump praises endorsed candidate’s advancement to run-off

Wednesday, March 11 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) - The morning after Republican Clay Fuller advanced to a runoff in Georgia's 14th Congressional District race, second-term Republican President Donald Trump praised Fuller on social media. ... Read More.

Harris and Fuller in April 7 runoff for Greene’s former post

Wednesday, March 11 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) - It didn't take long Tuesday night for the runoff in Georgia's 14th U.S. House District election to be decided, as Republican Clay Fuller and Democrat Shawn Harris had early leads. ... Read More.

Georgia’s $38.5B spending plan clears House

Tuesday, March 10 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) - The Georgia House of Representatives passed a 2027 fiscal year budget that includes $60 million for school literacy programs and $101 million more than last year for the Department of Corrections. ... Read More.

Hand-marked ballots, statewide grand jury legislation fails in Senate

Monday, March 9 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) - A bill requiring hand-marked ballots for the November general election failed in the Georgia Senate, prompting questions about how the state will count ballots without using QR codes. ... Read More.

Georgia’s May 19 primaries set

Friday, March 6 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) - Qualifying for Georgia's May 19 primaries ended Friday, setting up contests for some of the state's top offices. Elections will be held for governor, lieutenant... Read More.

Senate passes data center bill that would end $2.5B tax breaks

Friday, March 6 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) - A bill that would end tax breaks for data centers and keep ratepayers from footing the energy bills, made it through the Georgia Senate on Friday. ... Read More.

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