Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp is proposing $1 billion in tax rebates to Georgians, amounting to $250 for individual filers and $500 for joint filers, a 20-point reduction of the state income tax, and a new need-based scholarship for those attending Georgia colleges and universities.
He also proposed a one-time pay supplement of $2,000 for state employees, including those working in education and law enforcement, totaling $611 million.
Kemp delivered his final annual State of the State address on Thursday, where he set out his budget and priorities at the start of the legislative session.
Read this story now for free
To continue reading, sign up for our newsletter and get unlimited access to WABE.org
You can select your preferences for news and local content. We will never share your email address. Learn how your newsletter sign-up will support WABE and Public Media
