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James Salzer

Atlanta

Assistant Senior Editor and Reporter at The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

EX-Atlanta Journal-Constitution statehouse investigative reporter/editor, Vamos #ATLUD! Hala @realmadriden, Amunt@ValenciaFC

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  • Aug 13, 2024 | ajc.com | James Salzer

    After an off year, the state of Georgia’s revenue — particularly sales tax collections — are rebounding a bit. Overall collections were up in July by 2.7% over July 2023, a second monthly improvement in a row after revenue tanked for most of fiscal 2024. The state closed the fiscal year — which ended June 30 — down, but officials are still expecting a massive surplus because the results were better than expected.

  • Aug 13, 2024 | ajc.com | James Salzer

    After an off year, the state of Georgia’s revenue — particularly sales tax collections — are rebounding a bit. Overall collections were up in July by 2.7% over July 2023, a second monthly improvement in a row after revenue tanked for most of fiscal 2024. The state closed the fiscal year — which ended June 30 — down, but officials are still expecting a massive surplus because the results were better than expected.

  • Aug 4, 2024 | ajc.com | James Salzer

    Two years after a plunge in the stock market dropped the value of Georgia’s massive teacher, university and state employee pension systems by $15 billion they have made a strong comeback. That, in turn, has likely helped quiet calls at the Capitol for major changes to the plans, at least for now. The Teachers Retirement System ended fiscal 2024 on June 30 with a record $105.8 billion in assets.

  • Jul 18, 2024 | thebrunswicknews.com | James Salzer

    ATLANTA - The state Democratic Party is challenging the constitutionality of a law the General Assembly's Republican majority passed in 2021 that gave Gov. Brian Kemp a huge financial initial leg up when he ran for reelection. The leadership committee law allowed Kemp and a few House and Senate leaders to skirt campaign contribution limits and raise unlimited funds, including during legislative sessions - something rank-and-file lawmakers and other candidates aren't allowed to do.

  • Jul 18, 2024 | thederrick.com | James Salzer

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James Salzer
James Salzer @jsalzerajc
20 Mar 25

Easier for the AG to go after somebody in the opposing party. Willis has a huge MAGA target on her back

Richard Belcher
Richard Belcher @R_A_Belcher

@jsalzerajc AG isn’t aggressive enough, in my opinion. His office prosecuted Mayor Reid’s press sec after she stiffed a Ch2 records request, and that sent a strong message. But we need more.

James Salzer
James Salzer @jsalzerajc
18 Mar 25

And that’s what they count on when the state ignores violations

Richard Belcher
Richard Belcher @R_A_Belcher

@jsalzerajc Difference is the pushback here came from a skilled & tenacious litigator. Most reporters, citizens, interest groups who are turned down don’t sue.

James Salzer
James Salzer @jsalzerajc
18 Mar 25

Interesting since you and I know public officials have ignored Open Records Act requests for years with little state response and few consequences.

Richard Belcher
Richard Belcher @R_A_Belcher

Wow, the hits keep on coming for the Fulco DA. Now a judge orders her to pay $54k in legal fees for intentionally violating the Open Records Act. Willis — who regularly offers exclusive interviews to ⁦@wsbtv⁩ — offers a “no comment” this time. https://t.co/TlpsFEd3Ft