Under the Gold Dome – June 30, 2020
Friday, June 26, 2020, the Georgia General Assembly gaveled in “Sine Die,” the last day of session. The 2020 state legislative session was unprecedented, to…
Cobb Transit Under House Bill 930
Council Members will recall that under House Bill 930…
Council Member Scott Selig’s Life and Legacy Recognized by the State Senate
Council for Quality Growth Board Member and friend Scott Selig was recognized in the Georgia Senate on Friday for his life and legacy. Senator Brandon…
EXPIRATION OF LOW-INCOME HOUSING TAX CREDITS
House Bill 851 by Rep. Dale Rutledge, would repeal the state income tax credit on low-income housing on December 31, 2023. Currently, a state income tax credit is allowed for…
Emerging Leaders Initiative Kicks Off 2018 at the Capitol
The Council for Quality Growth’s Emerging Leaders Initiative hosted its first leadership breakfast of 2018 at the Georgia State Capitol on Tuesday, Feb. 13. The more…
Under the Gold Dome: 2018 Session Week 2 Transportation & Transit Overview
Transportation and Transit The state of transportation in Georgia is reaching a tipping point. The desire for transit is high, driven by traffic’s increasing impact…
Senate Resolution 224: The Final Report of the Georgia House and Senate Study Committee on Storm Water Management Fees
The Final Report of the Georgia House and Senate Study…
Legislative Bill Tracking: Week 7
House Bills House Bill 4: Taxes to be Current on Conservation Property Sponsor: Rep. Jason Spencer (R) House Committee: Ways & Means Status: House Second…
The Council for Quality Growth Emerging Leaders Initiative (ELI) Announces 2017 Members
In 2016, the Council launched the ELI to educate, engage…
Week 8
The Georgia General Assembly adjourned Friday, March 7th and has completed 34 of 40 Legislative Days. The Legislature is set to be in Session for Day…
Newly Created Cities Legislation Makes an Appearance in the General Assembly
On February 26, 2014, the Georgia Senate passed Senate Bill 270, which incorporates the City of Lakeside in North DeKalb. Only six days earlier, House passed House…
Week 7
The calm before the storm. In any year, Crossover Day, legislative Day 30, is intense, fast-paced and critical for those Under the Gold Dome, outside…
