Georgia’s governor isn’t seeking another income tax cut in the upcoming budget.
Republican Gov. Brian Kemp spoke to lawmakers Tuesday about his proposed budget, focusing on efforts to cut spending without harming state services.
He's highlighting spending priorities such as $2,000 raises for teachers. State economist Jeffrey Dorfman tells a legislative budget committee that Kemp's budget omits a planned state income tax cut.
Dorfman says another tax cut would cost $500 million.
Kemp is seeking state budget cuts in many agencies and highlights efficiencies. But agency directors say some cuts will curtail services.