Daniel Kanso, PhD GBPI In The News Georgia sees its tax collections dip again in March April 16, 2024 / April 16, 2024 by Daniel Kanso, PhD THE CENTER SQUARE — Georgia officials again reported decreased net tax collections, though overall, the state’s finances appear to be strong, according to state numbers and an analyst for a leading Georgia policy group. “Through nine months of FY 2024, Georgia’s tax revenue collections remain strong and more than sufficient to finance the costs of […] Read more » GBPI Georgia Georgia Lawmakers Georgia legislation school vouchers
Daniel Kanso, PhD GBPI In The News Press Georgia’s net tax collections decreased in February March 12, 2024 / March 14, 2024 by Daniel Kanso, PhD (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 collections totaled more than $2 billion, and year-to-date net tax revenue surpassed $21.1 billion, a […] Read more » budget and taxes Budget Surplus GBPI Georgia Georgia Lawmakers Georgia legislation surplus
Blog Budget and Taxes Daniel Kanso, PhD Education K-12 Education People Powered Prosperity Stephen Owens New GBPI/UGA Poll Shows Georgians Oppose Private School Vouchers; Support Funding Public Schools February 27, 2024 / February 28, 2024 by Daniel Kanso, PhD A new poll commissioned by the Georgia Budget and Policy Institute (GBPI) from the University of Georgia (UGA) School of Public and International Affairs Survey Research Center shows that most Georgia parents and registered state voters oppose private school vouchers. At the mid-point of the 2024 Legislative Session, the Georgia General Assembly is considering legislation […] Read more » Budget Budget & Taxes Higher Education K-12 tax breaks
Daniel Kanso, PhD GBPI In The News Press Georgia Lawmakers Move to Limit Nation’s Largest Film Incentive February 8, 2024 / March 14, 2024 by Daniel Kanso, PhD After a year of study, Georgia House and Senate leaders announced Wednesday that they’d After studying the issue for the last eight months, Georgia lawmakers unveiled a proposal on Wednesday to limit the state’s lucrative film and TV tax incentive. Georgia has the largest production tax credit in the country, with $1.24 billion in credits certified last […] Read more » accountability Budget & Taxes film tax credit GBPI Georgia Georgia Lawmakers Georgia legislation State Government transparency
Daniel Kanso, PhD GBPI In The News Press Georgia House, Senate leaders take aim at data center, film tax breaks February 7, 2024 by Daniel Kanso, PhD After a year of study, Georgia House and Senate leaders announced Wednesday that they’d back suspending a tax break for data centers and increasing requirements for film companies to receive one of the most lucrative tax credits in the country. Under the proposal, which will start in the House, the state would raise the minimum […] Read more » accountability Budget & Taxes film tax credit GBPI Georgia Georgia Lawmakers Georgia legislation State Government transparency
Budget and Taxes Daniel Kanso, PhD Reports Overview of Georgia’s 2025 Fiscal Year Budget January 18, 2024 / January 18, 2024 by Daniel Kanso, PhD Introduction Over the last three years, Georgia has generated record budget surpluses. These surpluses have resulted in the state adding between 15 to 23% of total General Fund expenditures to its reserve accounts annually, reflecting unprecedented underestimates of state revenue collections. This year, Governor Brian P. Kemp’s $36.1 billion Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 budget proposal […] Read more » Budget Budget & Taxes Budget Surplus State Budget
Budget and Taxes Daniel Kanso, PhD Fact Sheets Advancing Transparency and Accountability in Georgia’s Tax Code: Key Recommendations for Informed Fiscal Oversight December 12, 2023 / December 15, 2023 by Daniel Kanso, PhD Transparency in the state tax code impacts Georgians and allows state policymakers to understand where taxpayer dollars are going. Through consistent evaluations, the state can provide the tools necessary for lawmakers to weigh decisions on tax incentives, just as they do with appropriations. Georgia can also adopt safeguards to ensure tax programs are […] Read more »
Budget and Taxes Daniel Kanso, PhD Economic Justice Education Featured Reports Georgia’s $16 Billion Question: Will the State Equitably Invest in Its People? October 31, 2023 / October 31, 2023 by Daniel Kanso, PhD Executive Summary Georgians deserve a state government that meets its obligations fully. Through a deliberative appropriations process, policymakers can allocate a historic level of resources to address the most critical needs facing Georgia families. The massive amount of general fund reserves held by the state of Georgia—which exceeded $16 billion at the conclusion […] Read more » bonuses budget practices Budget Surplus child care Economic Recovery economic stimulus equitable growth federal aid fiscal management Fiscal Policy Georgia Economy georgia-budget public funds revenue estimates revenue growth School Buses state investments state spending state workforce Surplus Funds Undesignated Reserves Workforce Needs
Budget and Taxes Budget Primer Daniel Kanso, PhD Reports Georgia Budget Trends Primer for State Fiscal Year 2024 June 27, 2023 / June 26, 2023 by Daniel Kanso, PhD Budget Trends The $32.4 billion state budget signed into law by Gov. Kemp for fiscal year (FY) 2024, which starts July 1, 2023, represents a relatively flat level of spending that remains well below the state’s capacity and falls short of meeting the needs of Georgians across core areas, from access to health care to […] Read more » budget disregards Education fiscal year 2024 Georgia budget trends healthcare income tax shift revenue reserves spending State Budget tax breaks
Budget and Taxes Budget Primer Daniel Kanso, PhD Reports Georgia Revenue Primer for State Fiscal Year 2024 June 27, 2023 / July 3, 2023 by Daniel Kanso, PhD | 1 Comment on Georgia Revenue Primer for State Fiscal Year 2024 Introduction Georgia’s 2024 fiscal year (FY) runs from July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024. The total available funding to the state is $55.9 billion. That includes $32.4 billion in state funding, $17.9 billion in federal funding and $11 billion in agency funds and state employee benefit plan transfers. Before the Great Recession, adjusting for […] Read more » agency funds budget allocation budget impact budget legislation budget process education-funding federal funding funding sources Georgia fiscal year Georgia residents georgia-budget health care funding racist policies revenue system state funding transportation-funding
