- State lawmakers took a pass on legalizing sports betting and casinos for another year in Georgia.
- Backers say taxing sports betting and casinos could raise hundreds of millions of dollars for local preschools and college scholarships.
- Opponents worry about addiction issues and economic hardships for low-income gamblers.
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State School Superintendent: Educating our country’s future
This primer is the third of a five-part series to guide voters through the upcoming midterm election for Georgia agriculture, labor, insurance and public service commissioners as well as the superintendent of schools – down ballot races often overlooked by average voters. This series examines how what happens in these offices impact you. The Gist …
Department of Agriculture: Where poultry, pie, pump and puppy meet
This primer is the second of a five-part series to guide voters through the upcoming midterm election for Georgia agriculture, labor, insurance and public service commissioners as well as the superintendent of schools – down ballot races often overlooked and unnoticed by average voters. This series examines how what happens in these offices impact you. …
Kemp Vows To Return Portion of Budget Surplus to Georgians
The Gist That new sofa or those new set of tools you’ve been eyeing may soon be within your household budget’s reach. Gov. Brian Kemp announced last week $2 billion in homeowner and income tax rebates for Georgians next year to help offset continuing hikes in food, gas and inflation. The rebates are expected to …
Public Service Commissioners: Keeping the Lights On
This primer is the first of a five-part series to guide voters through the upcoming midterm election for Georgia agriculture, labor, insurance and public service commissioners as well as the superintendent of schools – down ballot races often overlooked by average voters. Over the next two weeks, State Affairs will explain how what happens in …