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Efforts to Raise “Tobacco Tax” in Ga.

Is an increase in Georgia’s “tobacco tax” the answer to reducing smoking rates as well as tobacco-related health care expenses? GBPI’s Laura Harker joined Closer Look with Rose Scott to discuss her report that said a raise in Georgia’s tobacco excise tax is the solution to a healthier state. Listen to the full interview with WABE.

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Overview of Georgia’s Budget for Amended Fiscal Year 2026 and the Full 2027 Fiscal Year

Daniel Kanso, PhD January 23, 2026

Introduction Between Gov. Brian P. Kemp’s first full fiscal year (FY) budget as governor and

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Staci Fox January 15, 2026

Today, Gov. Kemp released his executive budget proposals for the Amended Fiscal Year (AFY) 2026

Georgia Experts Applaud House Study Committee’s Public Health Report and Urge Sustained Legislative Action For a Safer, Healthier Georgia

Leah Chan January 14, 2026

ATLANTA, GA — Georgia public health experts and advocates applaud the release of recommendations from

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Georgia Experts Applaud House Study Committee’s Public Health Report and Urge Sustained Legislative Action For a Safer, Healthier Georgia

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Efforts to Raise “Tobacco Tax” in Ga.

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Efforts to Raise “Tobacco Tax” in Ga.

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