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Updates on Georgia Crossover Day 2018

Gov. Nathan Deal said he would reluctantly sign a tax bill. The deal cuts the state income tax and strips Delta Air Lines of a lucrative break. Senate Republicans voted to strip a $50 million jet fuel tax break from the bill. The break was removed after Delta severed ties with the NRA. Deal said he wanted to vote for general cuts and would still seek a tax break for Delta.
By AJC staff
March 1, 2018

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Called Crossover Day, Wednesday was the last day for bills to “cross over” from one chamber to the other and still have a clear path to becoming law.

Wednesday also was Day 28 of the Georgia Assembly's 40-day legislative session. The House and Senate are scheduled to adjourn on March 29.

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