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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Hospital fee debate should focus on what’s best for Georgians, not the wishes of out-of-state interest groups

October 1, 2012
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‘Rainy Day’ Fund Perilously Low From Shortage of Revenue

September 27, 2012
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State Budget Cuts Equal Tuition Increases for Georgia’s Technical College Students

September 7, 2012
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Georgia’s Revenue and Investment Fall to Nationwide Lows

September 7, 2012
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The Shell Game Continues

August 27, 2012
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Without New Revenue, Outlook is Bleak for Upcoming Budgets

August 24, 2012
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Spending reductions, recurring budget deficits

August 15, 2012
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Lack of investment in education and quality of life impede Georgia’s ability to attract new businesses

July 26, 2012
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May Revenue Review: Revenue Growth Insufficient to Fund Reserves

June 7, 2012

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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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