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Brian Kemp’s budget ax falls on raises for state retirees
The governor, now in his final year in office, blocked $100 million in state spending that was meant to guarantee more robust cost-of-living raises for retired state workers.
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Gov. Kemp will extend Georgia gas tax break ahead of summer driving season
The suspension of the Georgia fuel tax will save motorists 33 cents a gallon on gasoline and 37 cents per gallon on diesel.
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What to know about Georgia’s special session on redistricting, voting
Gov. Brian Kemp called state lawmakers for a special session on June 17 to reshape how Georgians vote and to redraw the state’s political maps. Here's what to know.
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Kemp signs metro Atlanta elections overhaul as prosecutors vow lawsuit
The law applies to most local government races in Democratic-dominated areas. A court challenge is expected.
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Kemp calls special session to redraw 2028 maps, overhaul voting process
The June special session comes on the heels of a U.S. Supreme Court decision gutting racial gerrymandering protections in the Voting Rights Act.
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Kemp chops food stamps, funds for foster children and veterans for tax cuts
Gov. Brian Kemp said "tough choices" came when the larger than expected tax cuts passed by the Georgia General Assembly left a $1.3 billion budget deficit to fill.
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Georgia Senate panel subpoenas Stacey Abrams to testify
The Georgia Senate investigations committee is looking into possible campaign finance violations involving the former gubernatorial candidate.
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Gov. Kemp trims $300 million from Georgia’s budget
The Georgia governor says the cuts will partially offset an income tax cut that state officials say left a $1.3 billion hole in the state budget.
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Georgia bill tracker 2026: See what passed
From tax cuts to an official state chicken wing flavor, see what bills Georgia lawmakers are considering and how close to passing they are.
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Brian Kemp signs Georgia income, property tax cuts. Now comes the hard part.
The laws will collectively send $2.9 billion back to taxpayers. The governor hinted at potential spending cuts to help pay for it.












