Georgia Senate unveils its take on next fiscal year budget

The gold dome of the Georgia Capitol gleams in the sun, Aug. 27, 2022, in front of the skyline of downtown Atlanta. (AP Photo/Steve Helber, File)

Georgia state employees would enjoy more consistent cost of living increases under the state Senate’s version of the budget for next year.

The Senate Appropriations Committee on Wednesday approved its amendments to the Fiscal Year 2027 budget that starts in July, adding $100 million to the state employee retirement system.

That was among the biggest changes from the state House’s version of the $38.5 billion budget.