Monday on Political Rewind: It’s the 40th and final day of the 2022 legislative session. A handful of high-profile measures remain to be decided. In the frenzy of activity marking the final day, what surprise measures could emerge? Our panel discusses the latest stories down at the Capitol.
House Speaker David Ralston is proposing a $75 million package for law enforcement and mental health in the 2022 state budget.
The proposed funding includes a one-time $1,000 bonus for law enforcement and $7 million for crisis beds, distributed through the Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Disability.
The Georgia Budget and Policy Institute asked Georgians about public policies that put people first, including how they felt about increasing funding for education and health care, as well as reevaluating the billions of dollars in tax breaks Georgia gives out to corporations every year. The results of a recent poll show Georgians want the state to invest in people and policies that help every community in our state thrive.
As part of Rheumatic Disease Awareness Month, Rep. Kim Schofield is serving as a national patient spokesperson with the American College of Rheumatology to raise awareness of these diseases and their impact.
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