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Reductions to Unemployment Benefits Signed into Law
Governor Nathan Deal recently signed House Bill 347 into law, cutting unemployment benefits to Georgians and increasing unemployment insurance taxes to businesses.
Medical School Scholarship Applications Due
Every year Georgia seeks dedicated physicians to serve in rural communities, where access to healthcare is often limited.
New Video Gaming Tax Credit Signed
Governor Nathan Deal signed legislation into law on Wednesday, May 2, letting Georgia’s growing video gaming industry keep state tax credits, but with new limitations.
Digital Learning Bill Passes State Senate
Governor Nathan Deal has signed Senate Bill 289, The Digital Learning Act, which is expected to make Georgia a national leader in online learning.
Salary Reduction of Teachers Caught Cheating
Governor Nathan Deal has signed into law House Bill 692, which revokes any salary increase or bonuses for Georgia teachers who personally falsified or caused falsification of students' standardized tests.
Georgia Farmer’s Markets Open
The month of May brings the beginning of the farmer’s market season and the ability for Georgians to buy locally grown and raised goods.
Governor Deal Signs New Tax Reform Bill
Governor Nathan Deal signed into law House Bill 386, the Georgia Jobs and Family Tax Reform Plan, which cuts taxes for all Georgians and covers multiple types of tax eliminations.