Georgia governor signs $36.6B budget, trims spending after tax cuts
Gov. Brian Kemp approved Georgia's $36.6 billion state budget for 2027, cutting $300 million from planned spending after recent tax cuts reduced projected revenue.
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Gov. Brian Kemp approved Georgia's $36.6 billion state budget for 2027, cutting $300 million from planned spending after recent tax cuts reduced projected revenue.
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