The Georgia Senate has passed its version of midyear budget cuts in a nearly unanimous vote, approving a plan to cut $159 million in state spending for the fiscal year that ends June 30.
The Senate proposal passed Wednesday adds money for county health departments and for more state troopers, while grabbing money from other areas. It also funds an expansion project at Macon’s airport meant to spur economic development. The Senate and House will next have to come to an agreement on their differing plans before it goes to the governor’s desk.
