Taxpayers, rural drivers and the mentally ill were among the winners in the mid-year budget adopted by the Georgia Senate on Friday.

The Georgia Senate has put its stamp on the state's mid-year budget, with lawmakers focusing on tax relief and services like a new hospital for the mentally ill. While taxpayers and rural communities ...

Still, crime remains a top political issue, particularly in statehouses where lawmakers may face pressure to respond to high-profile incidents and constituent fears. Firearm-related legislation has ...