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Georgia Senate Republicans consider income tax cuts

Republican Georgia lawmakers are pitching income tax cut packages that critics warn could create major gaps in state and local budgets. Why it matters: A proposal coming out of the Georgia Senate — along with a separate House plan to scale back property taxes — is Republicans' answer to voters demanding help with the high cost of living.

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Senate Republicans release plan to end Georgia state income tax by 2032

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Georgia Senate special committee to present report on eliminating state income tax today

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Lawmakers want to do away with the State Income Tax, but others worry the math doesn’t add up

A Senate study committee wants Georgia to eliminate the state income tax, and it thinks it has found a way to do that over the next six years.

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State legislative leaders back separate tax relief plans

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Lawmakers moving closer to ending Georgia income tax

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Georgia Senate’s 2026 session could double as a campaign preview

With eight senators and Lt. Gov. Burt Jones running for higher office this year, the Senate could be especially political this session.

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Affordability top concern for lawmakers in 2026 Georgia legislative session

Georgia lawmakers are prioritizing affordability in the upcoming legislative session, focusing on pocketbook issues.

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Dr. Jaha Howard wins Georgia Senate District 35 special election runoff

Dr. Jaha Howard has won the runoff in Georgia's Senate District 35 special election, securing a majority of the vote and earning a seat in the state Senate.

The Key Senate Races to Watch in 2026

Democrats want to regain control of the chamber, and they have recruited some top candidates. But they are facing a tough map.

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Major Georgia income tax overhaul recommended before legislative session

ATLANTA, Ga. (WALB) - Ahead of Georgia’s nationally watched 2026 midterm elections, a Senate special committee led by two GOP candidates for higher office is recommending a comprehensive overhaul of the state’s income tax code.

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Georgia expected to play pivotal role in 2026 midterm elections

Georgia is once again expected to play a pivotal role in this year's midterm elections, with races for a competitive U.S. Senate seat and a new governor drawing national attention.

Georgia Senate hears grim stories on impact of social media on children

Committee issued new legislative recommendations focused on stricter data privacy and making AI platforms subject to product liability laws.

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Hickman continues 'literacy' emphasis into his sixth year in Georgia Senate

Statesboro, goes back to the Georgia General Assembly this week with a boxful of education proposals addressing topics such as keeping students' phones out of classrooms, countering chronic absenteeism,