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More money for public health, rural internet in state Senate-backed budget
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Georgia Senate members take the oath of office on the first day of the 2021 legislative session on Jan. 11, 2021. - photo by Beau Evans, Capitol Beat News Service
The Georgia Senate unanimously passed a $26.5 billion mid-year budget Tuesday to fund state-run public health, police and schools through June 30, adding more money for initiatives to fight the COVID-19 pandemic and boost broadband internet in rural areas.
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