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Gov. Kemp Signs Georgia FY 2024 Budget

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Governor Brian Kemp signing the Fiscal Year 2024 state budget earlier today. Kemp signed the $32.4 billion spending plan Friday at the site of the future Hyundai Motor Group plant in coastal Ellabell. House Bill 19 includes $52 million to launch Georgia Pathways.
The spending plan also provides another pay raise for law enforcement officers.
In addition, teachers and other state workers will receive a $2,000 pay raise.
The Governor also signed Kemp also signed House Bill 408, which extends certain tax exemptions.

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