Georgia Gov. Kemp predicts fiscal growth while state economist warns of recession
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Republican GA Gov. Kemp says his budget will return money to the people and continue the state's trend of economic growth, but the state economist warns against further income tax cuts.
"Our fiscally conservative approach has served us well," Kemp said. "And as a result, we have the opportunity to make an unprecedented investment in our state while at the same time enacting the largest tax cut in state history."
Kemp wants to allot $1.5 billion in cash to the Georgia Department of Transportation before June 30 to speed planned roadwork and establish a freight infrastructure program. Of that money, $200 million would go to cities and counties, increasing what the state sends local governments to maintain their own roads and bridges. He also wants to pay cash for other construction projects and spend $500 million to pay down debt in one of the state's employee pension funds.