Budget and Taxes Policy Areas Reports Tough On Crime and The Budget January 11, 2008 / October 13, 2026 by GBPI Staff | 1 Comment on Tough On Crime and The Budget Download PDF This report provides recommendations to reform the criminal justice system in Georgia. This system has experienced rapid budget growth due, in part, to Georgia’s tough on crime policies and the rising age of inmates and their associated healthcare costs. These budget pressures are likely to continue, given the growing and aging inmate population, […] Read more » criminal justice Report State Budget