The Georgia Senate debates hate crime bill, HB 426, in the state Capitol earlier this week.

The Georgia Senate debates hate crime bill, HB 426, in the state Capitol earlier this week. / GPB News

Thursday on Political Rewind, the big headline out of the legislative session's final days is the passage of a hates crime bill in Georgia, but negotiations over the budget remain a crucial and consequential issue this week.

Gov. Brian Kemp has said he will reduce cuts to areas of the budget, including education.

How are the other parts of the budget shaping up in these last days of the session?

Panelists:

Chuck Hufstetler — State Senator (R-Rome)

Jen Jordan — State Senator (D-Atlanta)

Kevin Riley — Editor, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Leo Smith — Republican Strategist

 

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