For the second straight year, the University System of Georgia’s Board of Regents has announced it will freeze tuition and fees for the next school year. All 26 of the state’s public colleges and universities will see tuition stay at the current level, with the board pointing to financial hardships resulting from the COVID pandemic as the reason for the freeze. Working to keep education affordable has been a goal for the USG, and being mindful of the economic stress facing many Georgians has students’ and parents’ ships RISING…
Measuring the Success of Ga. Tax Credits
A couple of years ago, I sponsored and passed Senate Resolution 222 which created the Senate Special Tax Exemption Study Committee. I was appointed to serve as chairman and members worked hard with the Department of Revenue, Senate Research, Pew Charitable...Sen. John Albers: I support Casey Cagle for Governor
On May 22nd or beginning on April 30th with early voting it is vitally important that we cast our ballots for a strong leader who is prepared to be our state’s next CEO. As your state Senator, I want you to know that I’m 100% behind Casey Cagle for...Innovative Traffic Solutions – No New Taxes
I am working tirelessly with my colleagues to enact innovative solutions to ease the burden of traffic and improve public safety. Several groups over many years have studied this issue. The facts locally and around the country have clearly demonstrated the...Address the Fulton Co. Tax Fiasco with a Cap
As most Fulton County residents are aware, there is a systemic problem with not only the recent property tax assessments but with issues that have involved the Fulton County Tax Assessors Office for many years. This department has come under scrutiny for...
