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The Georgia House has approved a $5 billion boost to the state budget
Georgia House Appropriations Committee Chairman Matt Hatchett, R-Dublin, explains proposed changes to the current state budget during a committee meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024, at the Georgia Capitol in Atlanta. House members are scheduled to vote on t
Georgia House Appropriations Committee Chairman Matt Hatchett, R-Dublin, explains proposed changes to the current state budget during a committee meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024, at the Georgia Capitol in Atlanta. House members are scheduled to vote on the changes on Wednesday, Feb. 7. - photo by Associated Press
ATLANTA — Georgia's House backed changes to the state budget Wednesday that would add $5 billion in spending, including a burst of roadbuilding, new dental and medical schools, and money to cover bonuses paid to state employees and teachers.
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