Committee tweaks rural hospital tax credit to keep small hospitals eligible The committee reported HB662 (LC461401S) out of committee after sponsors said the substitute would expand eligibility to rural emergency hospitals, lower an indigent-care threshold from 10% to 5% of net revenue for program participation, and remove a three-year standard-deviation penalty that could disqualify improving hospitals.

Georgia's rural hospitals are on the brink of relief as new changes to the tax-credit program could restore vital services and support struggling facilities!

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Georgia House passes Senate Bill 82 to expand local charter school options Legislature approves bill incentivizing local school boards to approve more charter schools.

Georgia is stepping up its emergency preparedness with a new grant program to ensure rural hospitals can power through future disasters!

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