With only two and a half short years left before election day, the race for Mayor Kasim Reed’s ‘soon’ to be vacant seat has already begun. State Rep. Margaret Kaiser announced her plans to run in March, following a similar announcement by former City Council President Cathy Woolard. Kaiser’s announcement set off a ripple effect, and now three candidates have announced their own bids for her HD 59 post. Election day for that race isn’t until November 2016, but for local consultants, sign makers, and fundraisers, such an early start to these races has ships RISING…
Kemp, Jones urge income tax cuts
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp was joined this week by Speaker Jon Burns, R-Newington, and Lt. Gov. Burt Jones in calling for an acceleration of the state’s scheduled income tax cuts. Last year’s HB 1437 set in motion a reduction of the state’s income tax rate from 5.75% to 4.99%, to be rolled out over several years. But with a $16 billion surplus, Kemp said he will push to accelerate that process which could save Georgians $1.1 billion in 2024. The move would have Georgians’ wallets RISING…
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