WASHINGTON — Republican leaders late Thursday conceded major changes to their Obamacare replacement plan in a last-minute effort to win over holdouts within the GOP who had opposed the bill. Read the full article on The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
A key Senate committee completed a two-day taxapalooza Wednesday by voting to cut the top state income tax rate, clarify that e-retailers must collect sales taxes for online purchases by Georgians, and eliminate sales taxes on taxi and limo rides.
Emory University employs about 300 foreign workers under temporary visas, assigning them to a wide range of research projects. Their work “is part of our core mission,” says Philip Wainwright, vice provost for global strategy. “The program and the research
How would the new health care plan proposed by congressional Republicans affect Georgia?Much of the impact has yet to be analyzed. Under many of the plan’s elements, though, the states would be treated similarly. One striking change nationwide would fulfill
State lawmakers took a step toward adopting a flat rate for income taxes on Wednesday, although the measure drew resistance from dozens of Democrats. The bill, sponsored by Rep. Jay Powell, R-Camilla, would tax all income at the same rate of
This year could be a big one for school choice. State lawmakers are considering expanding a program that gives tax credits to Georgians who help bankroll private school scholarships. Supporters say the program gives students in public schools better access to other
Georgia taxpayers could soon be funding private schools to the tune of nearly $1 billion a year or more, disproportionately benefiting well-off families in urban areas. An “education savings account” program would cost only about $39 million in its first
Georgia’s 2018 budget could be ready for a House vote as early as next week. The human resources budget funds programs for children, the elderly and others with special needs. Foster care accounts for the largest part, according to a report
Georgia’s insurance commissioner wants Republicans in Congress to allow states more flexibility in setting their own health insurance rules.Ralph Hudgens, who has long opposed the Affordable Care Act, also says that when it is repealed, as is likely, the federal
Teacher skepticism of the governor’s announcement yesterday of a 2 percent raise reflects their recent experience. Gov. Nathan Deal promised a 3 percent raise last year — really a one-time bonus — but many teachers saw their paychecks unchanged or
The budget primer outlines the state budget for the year, recognizes substantial changes from the preceding year and provides a clear-eyed view on what lawmakers have prioritized for our state. This year, there will also be a focus on budget trends over the full eight years of Gov. Kemp’s tenure as we prepare for Georgia’s next leaders to take office.
Our budget primer is slated to be published the first day of the fiscal year, July 1. Join us for our virtual town hall to discuss our data, or request a physical copy of the primer to be sent to your address.
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