Capitol Update – Week 4 – AFY 2013 Budget, Committee Meetings
Feb 10, 2013 No Comments ›› BrettThis week at the Cap Committee hearings consumed the majority of the week at the Georgia General Assembly. On Friday, the House approved HB 105 the Amended FY 2013 Budget maintaining the overall amount at $19.3 billion. The mid-year budget provides a $172.7 million Education adjustment and reduces revenues by $26.3 million to reflect estimated 3.9% state ...
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Hide & Seek In Your Property Taxes – By Joel Aaron
Feb 9, 2013 No Comments ›› BrettFebruary 08, 2013 Taxes, Property Rights There may be things happening on your property that you aren’t aware of and, yes, they are disturbing. Currently, if you own property in one of a number of Georgia counties, you may be paying for things on your property tax bill that aren’t related to property taxes. House Bill 159 aims to clear ...
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2013 Capitol Update – Week 3 – Wiretaps, Marijuana and Medicaid
Feb 3, 2013 No Comments ›› BrettIt was my great pleasure this past Tuesday to introduce Archbishop Wilton Gregory as our Chaplain of the Day in the House on Catholic Day at the Capitol. This week at the Cap The House reconvened this week and considered a number of major issues affecting Georgia in committee hearings including ethics reform, auto title fees, and ...
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Harrell introduces Property Protection Bill
Feb 2, 2013 6 Comments ›› BrettPRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Contact: J.D. Easley Thursday, January 31, 2013 (404) 656-0311 john.easley@house.ga.gov Rep. Brett Harrell Introduces Property Protection Bill ATLANTA – State Representative Brett Harrell (R-Snellville) today announced the introduction of House Bill 159, legislation prohibiting non-tax fees from appearing on property tax bills. “Too often citizens across Georgia experience increased property tax bills, higher monthly mortgage payments, and, in ...
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