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 5.4 percent. Read the full article on The Tifton Gazette.

GBPI statement in response to the passage of the congressional stopgap bill
GBPI statement in response to the passage of the congressional stopgap bill ATLANTA, GEORGIA —