Georgia Bans Large Police Budget Cuts

Governor Brian Kemp signed a law preventing cities or counties from reducing law enforcement budgets by more than 5% over five years. This was a response to the defund the police movement. Opponents argue it gives state lawmakers excessive control over local budgets.

What is the main topic introduced at the beginning of the transcript?

• Education reform

• Environmental issues

• Healthcare policies

• Police department budgets

What action did Governor Brian Kemp take regarding law enforcement budgets?

• Reduced budgets by 5%

• Eliminated all budget restrictions

• Signed a bill to prevent budget cuts over 5%

• Increased funding by 10%

What is the time frame within which the new law restricts budget reductions?

• Two years

• Three years

• Five years

• Ten years

What movement prompted the introduction of the new budget law?

• Defund the police movement

• Environmental movement

• Healthcare reform movement

• Education reform movement

What is a major concern of the opponents of the new law?

• It reduces police salaries

• It gives too much state control over local budgets

• It increases taxes

• It limits police training programs