Over the past eight years (Fiscal Year 2020 to Fiscal Year 2027), Georgia’s per-person state spending has decreased by about $23 when adjusting for inflation, which has increased by more than 30% over this period. This means that Georgia’s $38.5
View more sections of the 2027 budget primer here. How Does Georgia Raise Revenue? Georgia’s $38.5 billion state budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 is primarily funded by personal and corporate income taxes (50%), in addition to sales taxes (25%),
View more sections of the 2027 budget primer here. Georgia’s Recent History Sets Stage for Next Chapter Georgia’s $38.5 billion budget for FY 2027 is Gov. Kemp’s final state budget as governor. After adjusting for changes in population and inflation
This analysis was co-authored by Daniel Kanso, PhD; Leah Chan, MPH; and Ashley Young In signing the Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 budget approved by the General Assembly through House Bill 974, Gov. Kemp issued a combined 157 budget disregards and
ATLANTA – This week, Gov. Kemp issued a combined 157 budget disregards and line-item vetoes, cutting more than $344 million from the Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 budget approved by the General Assembly through House Bill 974. Budget disregards act similarly
This blog was co-authored by Daniel Kanso, PhD; Leah Chan and Ashley Young Thursday, April 2, marked Sine Die in Georgia, the final day of the legislative session when both chambers of the state legislature must agree in order to
This blog has been co-authored by Leah Chan, Ashley Young and Daniel Kanso, PhD Last week marked Crossover Day in Georgia, the deadline by which a bill must traditionally pass out of its originating legislative chamber to be considered by
During the 2026 legislative session, members of the General Assembly have moved several bills forward that would dramatically change how Georgia raises and budgets public funds. Gov. Kemp has proposed accelerating the multi-year tax cut legislation enacted during his first
This piece was co-authored by Ashley Young and Daniel Kanso, PhD Introduction Property taxes are the primary source of revenue for Georgia’s local governments, including school districts, raising about two-thirds (66%) of $25.8 billion in total tax revenue in
During the 2026 legislative session, members of the General Assembly have introduced an array of proposals that would dramatically change how Georgia raises and budgets public funds. Gov. Kemp has proposed accelerating the multi-year tax cut legislation enacted during his
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