Georgia Senate passes budget with funding boost for services for people with disabilities

By: Alander Rocha

Outlets: Georgia Recorder

Published: March 27, 2026

Words: 664

Last Updated: 2 months, 3 weeks ago

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The Georgia Senate has passed its version of a $38.5 billion state budget for next fiscal year, although the spending plan is destined to now be hashed out behind the scenes by leaders of both chambers.

Senate Appropriations Chair Blake Tillery, a Vidalia Republican running for lieutenant governor, presented the budget on the Senate floor Friday, where it passed unanimously. Tillery said the budget makes several “investments” in health care and public safety, and …

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