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The Georgia Partnership Recaps the 2026 Session of the Georgia General Assembly

April 8, 2026
By Matthew Smith  April 8, 2026  Every year, the Georgia General Assembly meets for 40 days. Sine Die marks the last day that legislators can pass bills and resolutions.  During session, the Georgia Partnership engages with legislators and other...

The FY 2027 Budget: What’s Next? 

April 8, 2026
By Matthew Smith  April 8, 2026  Before the Georgia General Assembly adjourned Sine Die early last Friday morning, both houses approved House Bill 974, the FY 2027 State Budget. The budget funds state government operations from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027. Below,...

Crossover Day 2025: A Dispatch from the Gold Dome 

March 13, 2026
(By Matthew Smith ) Last week, on March 6, the Georgia General Assembly faced an important deadline. Called Crossover, the date marks the last day that legislators can consider bills that originated in their house.   While most...

The Amended FY26 Budget: What’s New? 

March 13, 2026
(By Matthew Smith ) Governor Brian Kemp kicked off last week by signing the Amended FY 2026 Budget into law. House Bill 973 funds the government through June 30, 2026. Below, I have shared how the budget invests in the five priorities identified by the EdQuest Georgia Coalition.    Early Learning     Early...
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