Georgia Senate, Republicans and state income tax
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A final report released this week by the Georgia Senate Special Committee on the Elimination of Georgia’s Income Tax is renewing debate over how proposed ta
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Georgia's 2026 Legislative Session: What you need to know ahead of Monday’s gavel-in
ATLANTA - Georgia lawmakers will return to the State Capitol on Monday with a heavy focus on the "affordability" of life in the Peach State, setting the stage for a competitive 2026 legislative session defined by competing tax relief proposals and political posturing.
Some states are trying to step in and help pay for health care as Affordable Care Act subsidies are set to expire when the clock strikes midnight. In Georgia, some Democrats are pushing for the state to provide funding to cover the subsidies, but many Republicans are opposed.
With eight senators and Lt. Gov. Burt Jones running for higher office this year, the Senate could be especially political this session.