Georgia’s State Senate wants to boost spending on Hurricane Helene relief even more, including creating a grant program that could provide aid to individuals.
The State Senate voted 55-1 Wednesday to pass House Bill 67, which amends Georgia’s current state budget running through June 30. Senators and representatives must now work out their differences before the bill can go to Gov. Brian Kemp for his signature or veto.
The House earlier added $150 million, including $75 million apiece for low-interest loans to farmers and the cleanup of downed timber on private lands, over what Kemp originally proposed. The Senate plan would spend $100 million apiece on both of those priorities, boosting the House proposal by another $50 million.
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