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Georgia currently has the fourth lowest cigarette tax nationally with a per pack rate of 37 cents. Increasing the per pack tax rate by $1 would generate at least $350 million, which could be used to offset some of the proposed cuts to health care. Download the PDF.

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Passing the Buck: Property Taxes Fund Georgia’s Schools and Local Services

Daniel Kanso, PhD March 6, 2026

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Racing to the Bottom: Sweeping Income Tax Proposals Threaten Funding for Schools and Health Care, Alternatives Offer Tax Cuts with Balanced Budget

Daniel Kanso, PhD March 4, 2026

During the 2026 legislative session, members of the General Assembly have introduced an array of

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