The first week of the 2020 Legislative Session is behind us.  This week, legislators hear testimony from the Governor, State Economist and department heads as to what their budget proposals and needs are.  The budget remains the most pressing issue of this legislative session, as we cope with a shortfall over $300 million and new spending priorities (and proposed cuts) laid out by the Governor in the budget he submitted to the legislature at the end of last week.  Read below for more details.

The 2020 Session of the Georgia General Assembly kicked off today.  While some think this could be a short Session (as legislators want to get back to their districts and campaign), I guarantee that it will be eventful.  Read on to learn more about some of the issues I expect we will be discussing these next few months!