Budget & Taxes

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The state budget reflects Georgia’s priorities. A stable, equitable tax system is essential to ensuring Georgia can provide needed services for its residents and make strategic investments that promote lasting growth. A balanced approach to the state budget and a proactive revenue strategy is crucial to growing the economy and expanding shared opportunity for all Georgians.

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Overview: 2015 Fiscal Year Budget for Lottery-Funded Programs

January 22, 2014
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Overview: Georgia’s 2015 Fiscal Year Human Services Budget

January 21, 2014
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Overview of Georgia’s 2015 Fiscal Year Budget

January 21, 2014
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New State Budget Plan Takes Small Steps to Repair Damage from Years of Cuts

January 17, 2014
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Tax Shift Plans Front and Center at GBPI’s Jan. 8 Policy Conference

December 12, 2013
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Tax Shift Could Hit Most Georgia Seniors with a Tax Increase

November 19, 2013
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Tax Shift Proposals Would Hurt Georgia Schools

November 18, 2013
GoldDome2 Alan Essig

Georgia should tally cost, benefit of business tax breaks

November 15, 2013
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Tax Foundation Report is a Poor Guide for Tax Policy

October 16, 2013

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Danny Kanso

Director of Legislative Strategy and Senior Fiscal Analyst

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Wesley Tharpe

Former Research Director

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