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On this edition of Political Rewind, to bring high speed internet to rural Georgia, legislators are looking at a broad range of taxes on services every Georgian uses, from streaming services to media downloads, even to satellite TV services. Will the proposal fly in an election year? Also, legislators look to impose a stiffer tax on used car purchases while also looking to bring back a tax break for electric vehicles. As the legislative session unfolds, two GOP candidates for governor are dueling over a proposal to eliminate the state income tax.
Panelists:
AJC Lead Political Reporter Jim Galloway
Former U.S. Representative Buddy Darden
Republican Strategist Heath Garrett
Cobb County Democrats Chairman Michael Owens
Republican Strategist Julianne Thompson