Gov. Nathan Deal took a light touch to the state’s $23.7 billion budget this week, vetoing money for a coastal seawall and what was supposed to be one-time funding for the National Infantry Museum just outside Ft. Benning.
Deal has traditionally vetoed little from state budgets that lawmakers pass, largely because his team plays a prominent role in negotiating the final deal. Other governors have been more aggressive in cutting out legislator’s projects over the years.
The governor signed the budget for the upcoming fiscal year, which begins July 1, on Monday in Gainesville. It includes money to give raises to 200,000 teachers and state employees and more than $1.6 billion in construction projects.
His office released a short list of budget vetoes Tuesday.
Read more about the money Deal vetoed at myajc.com
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