# Georgia Governor Podcast: 2026 Legislative Session Recap - Budget, Tax Relief & Election Controversy
## Episode Description:
Join Marc on the Georgia Governor Podcast as we break down the hottest headlines from Georgia's 2026 legislative session wrap-up. Discover what happened when lawmakers sent Governor Brian Kemp a massive slate of bills, including a landmark $38.5 billion state budget featuring employee pay raises, education investments, and long-awaited pension increases.
This episode covers the major wins and controversial decisions from the Georgia General Assembly:
**Key Topics Discussed:**
- **State Budget Highlights**: $38.5B budget with state employee raises, education funding, and summer food voucher program for students
- **Tax Relief**: Georgia Economic Growth and Tax Relief Act slashing income tax rates to 4.99% with a path to 3.99%
- **Education**: Georgia Early Literacy Act securing funding for literacy coaches in every elementary school
- **Healthcare Expansion**: New pharmacist-prescribed contraception access and OTC HIV prevention medication availability
- **Election Concerns**: QR code ballot ban failures raising voting crisis concerns for fall elections
- **2026 Primary Drama**: Political tensions between Governor Kemp and Lt. Governor Burt Jones over healthcare regulation and property tax caps
Perfect for Georgia voters, policy enthusiasts, and political junkies staying informed on state government decisions. Get the complete breakdown of what's next as Governor Kemp reviews bills over the next 40 days.
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