Georgia's state senators are backing an expensive push by Republican Lt. Gov. Burt Jones to create a child tax credit. The Senate voted 49-0 on Wednesday to pass Senate Bill 89. The measure would create a state income tax credit of up to $250 for every child younger than age 7,

The Georgia State Senate voted unanimously Wednesday to advance a bill to expand tax incentives for parents with young children.

The Georgia Senate passed a bill to boost tax credits for parents of young kids and child-care centers, aiming to ease costs and keep parents in the workforce. It now