Claire SuggsJan 16Capitol Report 2023-2024Budget Recess Week: Joint Appropriations Hears from GaDOEEmerging Details on Funding Increase Proposed for Schools State Superintendent Richard Woods and Rusk Roam, chief financial officer for...
Legislative TeamJan 11Capitol Report 2023-2024Day 4: Gov. Kemp Announces $2,500 Pay Raise While Endorsing Private School Vouchers; Adjournment Resolution2024 State of the State Address Gov. Brian P. Kemp delivered his 2024 State of the State address to a joint session of the House and...
Legislative TeamJan 9Capitol Report 2023-2024Day 2: Stormy Outside, Quiet InsideStorms Usher in Quiet and Quick Day The Senate gaveled in Tuesday morning for the second day of the session. Due to pouring rain and...
Margaret CiccarelliMar 28, 2023Capitol ReportDay 39: Part 2 - Voucher Bill Still Tabled - Please Continue AdvocacyThe following report encompasses legislation which passed after 8 p.m. on Legislative Day 39. PAGE reported education-related bills which...
Legislative TeamFeb 23, 2023Capitol ReportDay 23: Senate Passes AFY23 Budget, Voucher Bill Introduced, Education Bills MoveSenate Signs Off on AFY 2023 Budget The Senate approved its version of the Amended Fiscal Year (AFY 2023) budget. Senate lawmakers opted...
Josh StephensFeb 22, 2023Capitol ReportDay 22: House Subcommittee Moves Alternative Transportation & Water Safety BillsHouse Ed Policy Subcommittee Acts on Alternative Transportation and Water Safety Bills The House Education Policy Subcommittee approved...
Legislative TeamFeb 16, 2023Capitol ReportDay 20: Proposed Retirement Boost for Classified School Staff, GHSA Video Review, and Capital OutlaySenate Retirement Committee Hears PAGE-Supported Retirement Bill Impacting Classified School Staff The committee passed SB 105, sponsored...