ATLANTA (February 25, 2026) — This week, Sen. Steven McNeel (R–Macon) was officially sworn in as a member of the Georgia State Senate during a ceremony at the Georgia State Capitol. He now represents the 18th Senate District, which includes all of Crawford, Monroe, Peach and Upson counties, as well as portions of Macon-Bibb and Houston counties.
Continue readingSen. Blake Tillery to Announce Plans for New Forensic Mental Health Hospital to Alleviate Jail Overcrowding
ATLANTA (February 18, 2026) —On Friday, February 20, Senate Appropriations Chairman Blake Tillery (R–Vidalia), President Pro Tempore Larry Walker (R–Perry) and Senate Majority Leader Jason Anavitarte (R–Dallas), will hold a press conference to outline plans for the construction of Georgia’s first new forensic mental health hospital in more than six decades.
Continue readingPresident Pro Tempore Larry Walker III Applauds Senate Passage of Historic Income Tax Relief Package
ATLANTA (February 16, 2025) — Last week, Senate President Pro Tempore Larry Walker (R–Perry) joined his Senate Republican colleagues in advancing the largest income tax reduction in Georgia history, reaffirming the Senate’s commitment to putting hardworking Georgians first.
Continue readingMajority Leader Jason Anavitarte Applauds Senate Passage of Historic Income Tax Relief Package
ATLANTA (February 12, 2026) — Today, Senate Majority Leader Jason Anavitarte (R–Dallas) joined his Senate Republican Caucus colleagues in passing Senate Bill 476 and Senate Bill 477 sponsored by Sen. Blake Tillery (R–Vidalia). These historic measures will deliver the largest tax relief in Georgia’s history and will position the state to completely eliminate the state income tax.
Continue readingSen. Blake Tillery’s Plan to Cut Georgia’s Income Tax Passes Senate
ATLANTA (February 12, 2026) — This week, Sen. Blake Tillery’s (R–Vidalia) plan to eliminate the state income tax for two-thirds of Georgians, reduce the tax rate for the other third by over $5,000, and eventually eliminate the state income tax for everyone passed the Georgia Senate. Georgia families and small businesses will get tax relief while the budget priorities of the state are fully funded.
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