Director of Legislative Strategy and Senior Fiscal Analyst
Danny Kanso
Danny is the Director of Legislative Strategy and Senior Fiscal Analyst at GBPI. Danny leads GBPI’s fiscal policy research and advocates for a state budget and tax system that is equitable, transparent and promotes the well-being of all Georgians. Following his education at the University of Georgia, where he earned both undergraduate and graduate degrees, Danny served as director of communications and policy advisor to the Office of Lt. Governor Casey Cagle. During his time under the Gold Dome, he worked to advance a wide range of legislative issues and initiatives. Danny is a PhD candidate at the University of Georgia and an active member of his community.
Recent Posts by Danny
Georgia’s net tax collections decreased in February
Lauren Frazier
March 12, 2024
(The Center Square) — Georgia’s February net tax collections decreased by 4.3% or $92.3 million from a year ...
New GBPI/UGA Poll Shows Georgians Oppose Private School Vouchers; Support Funding Public Schools
Danny Kanso
February 27, 2024
A new poll commissioned by the Georgia Budget and Policy Institute (GBPI) from the University of Georgia (UGA) ...
Georgia Lawmakers Move to Limit Nation’s Largest Film Incentive
Lauren Frazier
February 8, 2024
After a year of study, Georgia House and Senate leaders announced Wednesday that they’d After studying the issue ...
Georgia House, Senate leaders take aim at data center, film tax breaks
Lauren Frazier
February 7, 2024
After a year of study, Georgia House and Senate leaders announced Wednesday that they’d back suspending a tax ...
Overview of Georgia’s 2025 Fiscal Year Budget
Danny Kanso
January 18, 2024
Introduction Over the last three years, Georgia has generated record budget surpluses. These surpluses have resulted in the ...
Advancing Transparency and Accountability in Georgia’s Tax Code: Key Recommendations for Informed Fiscal Oversight
Danny Kanso
December 12, 2023
Transparency in the state tax code impacts Georgians and allows state policymakers to understand where taxpayer ...
Georgia’s $16 Billion Question: Will the State Equitably Invest in Its People?
Danny Kanso
October 31, 2023
Executive Summary Georgians deserve a state government that meets its obligations fully. Through a deliberative appropriations ...
Georgia Budget Trends Primer for State Fiscal Year 2024
Danny Kanso
June 27, 2023
Budget Trends The $32.4 billion state budget signed into law by Gov. Kemp for fiscal year (FY) 2024, ...
Georgia Revenue Primer for State Fiscal Year 2024
Danny Kanso
June 27, 2023
Introduction Georgia’s 2024 fiscal year (FY) runs from July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024. The total available ...
Gov. Kemp Sets New Precedent: $242 Million in Non-Binding Budget Disregards, $13.1 Million in Line-Item Vetoes
Danny Kanso
June 14, 2023
With Gov. Brian P. Kemp’s signature, Georgia’s Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 budget became law ahead of the state’s ...
Overview of Georgia’s 2024 Fiscal Year Budget
Danny Kanso
January 25, 2023
Introduction After two consecutive years of record budget surpluses—generated in part by persistent austerity—Gov. Brian P. Kemp’s proposed ...
With Record Surplus, Georgia Stands at a Crossroads Ahead of Pivotal Budget Session
Danny Kanso
August 2, 2022
Last month, Georgia’s Department of Revenue released its report of unaudited tax collections for Fiscal Year (FY) 2022, ...
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