Lee Henderson, Newstalk 105.9 WVGA:

ATLANTA — It’s budget time at the Capitol as state lawmakers began pouring over budget proposals from Governor Nathan Deal this week.

Total spending is expected to reach $45 billion with $11.9 billion proposed for K-12 and higher education.

Highlights include over a $500,000 would be set aside for hiring additional staff to process applications and complaints coming in to various professional licensing boards. Further, as much as $25,000  would be added to the salaries of State Supreme Court Justices.