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How will they spend your $23 billion? Legislators start new session Monday
With state revenue up, debate will center on how to prioritize funds
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The Georgia General Assembly will be gaveled into session Monday morning at the state Capitol in Atlanta with a slew of legislative priorities on the menu.
With a nearly $23 billion budget, Georgia lawmakers have as much money to spend as ever. Revenues are estimated to increase 8.8 percent, bringing in $1.9 billion more this fiscal year. But expenses are growing, too, as an aging and growing population emerges statewide.