February 4, 2012
This week, the state Senate voted to approve the Georgia Government Accountability Act, which is aimed at streamlining state government operations, reducing waste, improving efficiency and maximizing every taxpayer dollar. Read more in Doug's latest newsletter.
Sen. Stoner introduces payroll tax credit for companies that hire unemployed veterans
January 30, 2012
Sen. Doug Stoner (D-Smyrna) has authored legislation that would create a tax credit of up to $3,500 for companies that hire post-9/11 veterans who have been unemployed for more than six months. Read more in Doug's latest newsletter.
Sen. Stoner unveils bipartisan tax transparency proposal
January 23, 2012
The Georgia Taxpayer Receipt Act will be a user-friendly online mechanism for taxpayers to see how the state is spending money. Specifically, the measure would allow any taxpayer to use an online tool to break out the taxes into the government departments or agencies where the money is being spent. Read more in Doug's latest newsletter.
Governor presents budget proposals to General Assembly
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January 14, 2012
Gov. Nathan Deal outlined his legislative agenda, including a proposed $19.2 billion state budget for fiscal year 2013, Tuesday night during his annual State of the State address to a joint session of the Georgia Senate and House of Representatives. Read more in Doug's latest newsletter.
2012 session to see return over tax code restructuring debate
January 7, 2012
Proposed changes include large tax breaks for corporations and tax increases on Georgia families in the form of reinstating the 4 percent state sales tax on food. Taxes will be a hotly debated issue again this year. Read more in Doug's latest newsletter.
Criminal Justice Reform Council makes recommendations
It is estimated that Georgia currently spends more than $1 billion a year and has the fourth-highest incarceration rate in the nation. Read more in Doug's latest newsletter.
Atlanta Regional Roundtable issues final project list for transportation sales tax
Voters in the 10-county Metro Atlanta region will be asked to approve the T-SPLOST levy in order to generate approximately $6.1 billion over the next 10 years. Read more in Doug's latest newsletter.
New legislative, congressional districts approved in special session
As a result, our current Senate District 6 will lose some South Cobb precincts while extending into Fulton County and taking in the Buckhead area of Atlanta. Read more in Doug's latest newsletter.
Tax proposal fails; budget, immigration measures approved as session ends
April 19, 2011
The 2011 regular session of the Georgia General Assembly reached final adjournment late Thursday evening, with lawmakers having agreed on a number of major legislative actions while leaving other issues unresolved at this time. Read more in Doug's latest newsletter.
Session enters final days with tax proposal still pending
April 8, 2011
The session will resume Monday, April 11, for Day 38, followed by Day 39 on April 12 and the 40th and final day on April 14. Read more in Doug's latest newsletter.
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Smyrna, GA 30081
Phone: 770.436.0699
Fax: 770.436.0699
Email: doug.stoner@senate.ga.gov
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