The Georgia State Senate passed several tax measures this week, including a bill lowering state income tax that received significant pushback from state Democrats. House Bill 111 would lower this year’s flat state income tax rate from 5.

Georgians are on track to get another state income tax rebate and a further income tax rate cut after the state Senate on Thursday passed the measures backed by Gov. Brian Kemp. The Republican is likely to sign the measures in the coming days,

A pair of Georgia bills that would lower the state income tax rate and provide an extra refund to taxpayers later this year are now awaiting Gov. Brian Kemp’s signature. The state Senate Thursday greenlighted House Bill 111 and 112,