by Dave Williams | Aug 15, 2024 | James Magazine
The University System of Georgia Board of Regents approved a $3.6 billion fiscal 2026 budget request Wednesday. The 2026 budget, which takes effect next July, represents a $221.1 million increase over this year’s spending plan. By far the largest increase –...
by Dave Williams | Aug 14, 2024 | News, News 2
The state began a new fiscal year on a positive note last month, with July tax collections increasing 2.7% over July of last year. The Georgia Department of Revenue brought in $2.56 billion in taxes last month, up $66.3 million over July 2023. However,...
by Dave Williams | Aug 9, 2024 | James Magazine
The Cook Political Report has moved the presidential race in Georgia, Arizona, and Nevada from “Leans Republican” to “Toss Up,” reflecting a surge in support for Vice President Kamala Harris in battleground states. With those moves, the independent non-partisan...
by Dave Williams | Aug 8, 2024 | News, News 2
Gov. Brian Kemp Wednesday pledged to continue pushing major tort reform legislation when the General Assembly convenes in January for the 2025 legislative session. Kemp made his announcement at the annual Congressional Luncheon in Athens sponsored by the...
by Dave Williams | Aug 7, 2024 | James Magazine
County officials can certify election results only after a “reasonable inquiry” ensures they’re accurate under a controversial election rules change the Republican-dominated State Election Board narrowly approved Tuesday. The change, which passed 3-2, essentially does...
