Georgia lawmakers approved their changes to the current year’s budget Thursday, including more money for K-12 schools and public health along with $1,000 bonuses for more than 50,000 state employees.
The House and Senate agreed to the changes by overwhelming votes, sending House Bill 80 to Gov. Brian Kemp. A spokesperson said that he will sign it.
The measure spends $26.6 billion in state funds and $15.6 billion more in federal money in the current year ending June 30.
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