Georgia state agencies told to freeze spending and draft contingency plans

By: Alander Rocha

Outlets: Georgia Recorder

Published: July 30, 2026

Words: 555

Last Updated: 3 days, 21 hours ago

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Gov. Brian Kemp’s office has instructed Georgia state agencies to keep spending level as they prepare budget proposals ahead of next year’s legislative session.

Kemp is term-limited and signed his final budget earlier this year, cutting more than $300 million in new spending at the time to help pay for an income tax cut package that lawmakers passed earlier this year.

The next budget will be signed by Georgia’s new governor, who could …

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