This policy brief provides an overview of the financial performance and expenditure activity related to the Education Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (ESPLOST) initiatives for Atlanta Public Schools, City Schools of Decatur, DeKalb County School System and Fulton County School System. Download the PDF.

State revenues will decrease by almost $100 million in FY 2012 due to five tax bills signed by the governor. This report looks at the official fiscal notes of tax bills passed by the House and Senate and signed by the governor that will affect state revenue. Download the PDF.

This report provides an overview of the enacted FY 2012 budget for the Department of Human Services. Download the PDF.

This report provides an overview of the enacted FY 2012 budget for the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, and includes a brief overview of the U.S. Department of Justice settlement provisions being addressed by the additional funds. Download the PDF.

This report provides an overview of the enacted FY 2012 budget for the Department of Early Care and Learning, Department of Education, Board of Regents and the Technical College System of Georgia. Download the PDF.

This report provides an overview of the enacted FY 2012 budget as well as issues facing the Department of Community Health in future fiscal years. Download the PDF.

This report provides highlights of the enacted FY 2012 budget for the Department of Public Health. Download the PDF.

As published in the Athens Banner-Herald, GBPI Deputy Director Sarah Beth Gehl asks, “Am I suffering from Stockholm Syndrome?” Gehl offers reflections on policymakers failed attempt at passing tax reform during the 2011 legislative session, and encourages state leaders to restart the process. Download the editorial.