Georgians are on track to get another state income tax rebate and a further income tax rate cut. The state Senate on Thursday passed the measures backed by Gov.

A pair of Georgia bills that would lower the state income tax rate and provide an extra refund to taxpayers later this year are now awaiting Gov. Brian Kemp’s signature. The state Senate Thursday greenlighted House Bill 111 and 112,

The Georgia Senate passed House Bill 111, which would lower the state’s income tax rate, and House Bill 112, which would give Georgians one-time income tax rebates.

Georgia’s highest court heard arguments Wednesday on whether a lower court judge ruled correctly when he blocked seven rules passed by the State Election Board just before last year’s general election and declared that the board didn’t have the authority to pass them.

The GOP-led State Election Board implemented several rule changes in the weeks before the 2024 election, drawing concern from county board members and praise from President Donald Trump.