With recession fears still looming, February saw strong tax revenue numbers in Georgia, up 8.7% over 2022. That’s good news for state officials, who are still predicting a slump later this year and moving forward with the FY24 budget with that in mind. But at least for now strong revenue numbers have Georgia’s economy RISING…
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Georgia’s first female Senate Whip
As Democrats and Republicans swore in their leadership for the 2025-26 Biennium, one state senator made history. State Sen. Kim Jackson, D-Stone Mountain, was sworn in as the Senate Democratic Caucus Whip, making her the first female Whip in the history of the Georgia Senate. “This milestone is a testament to our progress as a legislative body, paving the way for many more women to step into leadership positions within the Senate,” said Jackson. RISING…
