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**Georgia Governor Podcast: Brian Kemp's Final Legislative Session - $38.5B Budget, Tax Cuts & Election Bill Drama**
Join Marc on the Georgia Governor Podcast as we break down Governor Brian Kemp's hottest headlines from Georgia's 2026 legislative session. Discover what lawmakers passed in their marathon sine die ending at 1 a.m. on April 2, including a massive $38.5 billion budget for fiscal year 2027 featuring state worker pay raises, retirees' cost-of-living boosts, and 124 new medical residencies.
**In this episode, we cover:**
- Historic 4.99% income tax cut (retroactive to January 1, 2026)
- Standard deduction increases to $15,000 (individuals) and $30,000 (couples)
- Property tax relief and tip/overtime exemptions
- Pharmacist-prescribed birth control (House Bill 1138)
- Critical election bill stall—QR code ballot deadline may trigger November voting crisis
- Senate Bill 443: Tougher roadway protest penalties
- Nonpartisan District Attorney elections in Fulton County and metro Atlanta
- Kemp's impact on the 2026 midterm governor's race
Explore the wins, failures, and controversies shaping Georgia's political future as Kemp decides the fate of 40+ bills. Perfect for Georgia politics enthusiasts, voters, and policy followers.
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**Keywords:** Georgia Governor, Brian Kemp, 2026 legislation, Georgia budget, tax cuts, election reform, Atlanta politics
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