Kemp redefines legacy and looks at a Capitol without him
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Key Points:
- Governor Brian Kemp delivered his final State of the State address, focusing on his accomplishments and the legacy he wants to preserve rather than proposing new initiatives.
- Kemp highlighted a fourth $1 billion tax rebate, a further reduction in Georgia's income tax, and a one-time $2,000 supplement for state employees.
- Notably absent from the speech were mentions of Medicaid expansion and other controversial cultural or political issues, signaling Kemp's intent to avoid divisive topics in his concluding address.
- Observers noted Kemp's unpredictable political trajectory, as he prepares for a potential future political contest after his governorship.
- The address took place before a packed House chamber, with key state leaders such as House Speaker Jon Burns and Lt. Gov
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