Every year the state touts being voted No. 1 for business, but small business owners especially entrepreneurs of color continue to struggle with challenges brought on by the pandemic, Small Business Majority Georgia Director Rachel Shanklin said.
Georgia lawmakers agreed Monday on a budget with boosts in spending for K-12 education, universities, mental health and public safety. They're reaping the rewards of a big increase in state revenue as Gov. Brian Kemp and legislators seek reelection this year.
Monday on Political Rewind: It’s the 40th and final day of the 2022 legislative session. A handful of high-profile measures remain to be decided. In the frenzy of activity marking the final day, what surprise measures could emerge? Our panel discusses the latest stories down at the Capitol.
Time is up for the 2022 legislative session. Legislators eventually found common ground on tax cuts and the state’s spending plan, among other big ticket items, but not everything made the final gavel before the General Assembly dispersed for their hometowns across the state for a well-deserved off season.