Commentary

Georgia is in a strong financial position. We’ve lowered income tax rates, returned money to taxpayers, built historic reserves, and still funded education, healthcare and public safety. That combination only happens because Georgia has lived within its means. So rather than asking, “Can Georgia afford to eliminate the income tax?” the better question is, “Why wouldn’t we?”

As the Georgia General Assembly resumes its work, elected lawmakers should take a long, hard look at the Georgia Composite Medical Board.

It’s sad because the institutions that represent the public and taxpayers often take their constituency for granted.