ATLANTA – The Georgia House of Representatives overwhelmingly has passed a $36.1 billion Fiscal 2025 state budget with generous raises for teachers and state employees made possible by a huge surplus.
“This is an awesome budget that addresses the needs of every Georgian from all walks of life,” House Speaker Jon Burns, R-Newington, said following the 172-1 vote.
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