David Schaefer GBPI In The News GBPI’s statement on the signing of SB 233 April 23, 2024 by David Schaefer Statement by David Schaefer, Vice President of Research and Policy, GBPI: The Georgia Budget and Policy Institute is deeply disappointed by the signing of SB 233, a voucher bill that will divert crucial public money away from public K-12 schools. A previous version of the bill was estimated to cost as much as $150 million […] Read more »
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
David Schaefer GBPI In The News Inclusive Economy for Immigrants Press Releases & Statements GBPI Releases Statement on House Bill 1105 March 22, 2024 / March 22, 2024 by David Schaefer Georgia Budget and Policy Institute is deeply disappointed by the passage of HB 1105 by the state senate. HB 1105 effectively turns the entire state into a 287(g) jurisdiction, mandating deeper local cooperation with Immigration and Customs Enforcement. HB 1105 is a state mandate without any supportive funding. Based on prior data, it is expensive and strips scarce resources […] Read more »
GBPI In The News Press Stephen Owens Georgia House speaker aims to persuade resistant Republicans in voucher push March 14, 2024 / March 27, 2024 by Stephen Owens ATLANTA — Georgia House Speaker Jon Burns is leaning into the push to pass a voucher plan funding private school tuition and home schooling, looking to change the minds of fellow Republican skeptics. Burns made what he said was his first-ever appearance at a House Education Committee meeting Wednesday. He urged the panel to advance […] Read more » GBPI Georgia Georgia Lawmakers Georgia legislation k-12 education K-12 schools private school vouchers SB 233 school vouchers Senate Bill 233 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
GBPI In The News Ife Finch Floyd Press Tens of thousands of Georgians risk losing food aid because of state’s new labor rules • Georgia Recorder March 6, 2024 / March 14, 2024 by Ife Finch Floyd Food aid advocates claim that a Georgia agency’s refusal to apply for federal work exemption is putting thousands of Georgians at risk of losing much-needed monthly food payments. As of July 1, more than 87,000 adults without children in Georgia must work at least 80 hours per month to receive benefits from the Supplemental Nutrition […] Read more » food aid Food Assistance food insecurity food justice GBPI Georgia Georgia Lawmakers Georgia legislation work requirements
David Schaefer GBPI In The News Press After U. of Georgia Killing, Lawmakers Seek Tougher Immigration Laws February 29, 2024 / March 14, 2024 by David Schaefer Republican lawmakers in Georgia are pushing to toughen state laws that govern detentions of undocumented migrants after a killing at a college campus sent shock waves through the state. Last Thursday, the body of Laken Riley, a 22-year-old woman, was found in a wooded area on the campus of the University of Georgia in Athens. According to […] Read more » anti-immigrant measures GBPI Georgia Georgia Lawmakers Georgia legislation immigrant rights immigration Immigration and Customs Enforcement State Government Undocumented immigrants
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
GBPI In The News Press Georgia Budget and Policy Institute (GBPI) Responds to Legislative Plans for Enhanced Film Tax Credits February 7, 2024 / February 7, 2024 by Lauren Frazier ATLANTA, GEORGIA – The Georgia Budget and Policy Institute (GBPI) issued a statement today in response to the announcement by Georgia legislative leaders on plans to elevate requirements for film companies to qualify for the state’s film tax credit. These proposed changes, including the recommendation of a 2.5% cap on film credits, signify a crucial step […] Read more » accountability Budget & Taxes film tax credit GBPI Georgia Georgia Lawmakers Georgia legislation State Government transparency
