Category: Danny Kanso
Georgia Budget Trends Primer for State Fiscal Year 2026
Danny Kanso
June 30, 2025
Read More of the 2026 Budget Primer here. As Georgia Awaits Potential Federal Changes, Opportunities Abound on Horizon The $37.8 billion state budget signed into law by Gov. Kemp for FY 2026 represents a 4.5% year-over-year increase from the budget
Georgia Revenue and Funding Primer for State Fiscal Year 2026
Danny Kanso
June 30, 2025
Read More of the 2026 Budget Primer here. Understanding Georgia’s FY 2026 Budget: Overall, Georgia plans to spend $67.2 billion in Fiscal Year (FY) 2026, which begins on July 1, 2026 and ends on June 30, 2027. The largest share
The House-Passed Reconciliation Bill Would Significantly Increase National Debt, Primarily Benefitting Top Earners, While Cutting Health Care and Food Assistance
Danny Kanso
June 9, 2025
*The following information reflects the legislation passed by the United States House of Representatives on May 22, 2025. Additional information will be provided as the bill progresses. On May 22, the U.S. House passed major tax and spending legislation, entitled
GBPI Applauds Introduction of the American Family Act, 2025
Staci Fox
April 9, 2025
Today, U.S. Senator Raphael Warnock introduced the American Family Act , which would expand the federal refundable child tax credit (CTC). This bill would enhance the credit so that it would increase benefits and reach more families with children. The
Baby Bonds in Georgia: Creating a Universal Savings and Investment Account Program for Children
Danny Kanso
March 5, 2025
Georgians face significant barriers in accessing economic opportunities and the ability to build wealth, resulting in Georgia ranking 11th lowest in the nation for home ownership and ranking second highest for student debt per borrower.[1] One of the most powerful
Overview of Georgia’s Budget for the Amended 2025 and Full 2026 Fiscal Years
Danny Kanso
January 24, 2025
Governor Brian P. Kemp’s executive budget proposals for the current fiscal year (AFY 2025) and next year (FY 2026) are characterized by a focus on one-time projects and modest spending increases. The $37.7 billion revenue estimate for FY 2026 is
Georgia Revenue Primer for State Fiscal Year 2025
Danny Kanso
August 8, 2024
The 20-Year View Before the Great Recession, adjusting for inflation, Georgia spent about $3,080 per person in FY 2006. Under the 2025 budget, the state will spend about $142 more per person, $1.6 billion more than if spending had kept
Georgia Budget Trends Primer for State Fiscal Year 2025
Danny Kanso
August 8, 2024
The 20-Year View Inefficient tax breaks cost the state money that should be invested in its people. Georgia has a history of enacting new corporate tax exemptions and credits each year, and once in the tax code, exemptions and credits
Georgia’s net tax collections decreased in February
Lauren Frazier
April 24, 2024
(The Center Square) — Georgia’s February net tax collections decreased by 4.3% or $92.3 million from a year ago, but year-to-date collections remain above last year thanks to the state reinstating the gas tax. According to a news release, monthly
