Author Library Policy Areas Reports Wesley Tharpe Worker Justice State of Working Georgia 2013 October 24, 2013 / January 17, 2020 by Wesley Tharpe Georgians Struggle to Emerge from Shadow of Great Recession Georgia is still sputtering in the shadow of the Great Recession, with its workforce pressed from all sides by a sluggish economy, high unemployment, stagnant wages and at-risk public supports. When coupled with broader historical trends, such as shrinking opportunities for less-educated workers and labor market […] Read more »
Author Blog Budget and Taxes Wesley Tharpe Worker Justice Tax Foundation Report is a Poor Guide for Tax Policy October 16, 2013 / January 17, 2020 by Wesley Tharpe Each year, the right-leaning Tax Foundation stirs up a slew of short-lived publicity by giving Georgia a mediocre ranking in its annual “business tax climate” report. But these rankings are meaningless as a measure of whether Georgia is a good place to do business, and they offer a faulty roadmap for how state policymakers should […] Read more » State Taxes
Author Blog Budget and Taxes Wesley Tharpe Worker Justice Promises of Economic Growth Through Tax Cuts are Empty August 23, 2013 / January 15, 2020 by Wesley Tharpe | 1 Comment on Promises of Economic Growth Through Tax Cuts are Empty Those pushing for the type of radical tax plans described in our new report say that deep income tax cuts are a sure-fire way to boost the state’s economy and create jobs. But these claims aren’t supported by research or the experience of other states. A recent review of dozens of economic studies finds there’s […] Read more » State Taxes
Author Wesley Tharpe Worker Justice Georgia’s Economy Continues Slow Climb – Warning Signs Abound July 31, 2013 / January 16, 2020 by Wesley Tharpe Georgia’s economy continues to add jobs at a slightly better pace than other states, though it is still not firing on all cylinders. Georgia grew jobs slightly faster than the nation as a whole over the past year, and some of the state’s industries – such as health care and professional business services – are […] Read more » jobs count
Author Fact Sheets Library Wesley Tharpe Worker Justice Georgia Making Progress, Still a Steep Hill to Climb April 24, 2013 / January 17, 2020 by Wesley Tharpe Georgia’s economy is adding jobs at a strong pace compared to other states, according to the most recent data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Only California and Florida added more jobs than Georgia in March and the state’s unemployment rate is now at its lowest point since January 2009. But despite its promising […] Read more »
Author Reports Wesley Tharpe Worker Justice “Invest Georgia” Has Merit, Cannot Take Priority Over Other Needs March 5, 2013 / January 16, 2020 by Wesley Tharpe Two bills under consideration by the General Assembly would create an ambitious new economic development program, “Invest Georgia.” It would direct $100 million in state money over five years to improve Georgia businesses’ access to venture capital – an important form of financing for new companies and entrepreneurs. Senate Bill 224 (SB 224) and House […] Read more »
Budget and Taxes Reports Wesley Tharpe Worker Justice “Georgia Renaissance Act” is Well-Intentioned, but Costly | Bill Analysis: House Bill 128 February 15, 2013 / January 15, 2020 by Wesley Tharpe Dubbed the Georgia Renaissance Act, House Bill 128 would create $30 million worth of new tax credits aimed at revitalizing local downtowns, making it one of Georgia’s costliest economic development programs. The proposal calls for a mix of tax incentives to entice Georgia businesses and real estate developers to renovate existing buildings or launch new […] Read more » State Taxes
Author Budget and Taxes Reports Wesley Tharpe Worker Justice Overview: Georgia’s Fiscal 2014 Economic Development February 7, 2013 / January 15, 2020 by Wesley Tharpe State Raises Commitment to Economic Development, Shifts Money Around The overview of Georgia’s 2014 fiscal year budget for economic development report reviews the proposed 2014 budget and the impact it has on economic development. The governor’s proposals for the remainder of the current budget year and for fiscal 2014 maintain the status quo for economic […] Read more » economic development economy State Budget Wesley Tharpe
Fact Sheets Policy Areas Wesley Tharpe Worker Justice Georgia Still Adding Jobs, though Public Sector Lagging Behind January 9, 2013 / January 17, 2020 by Wesley Tharpe Though still not firing on all cylinders, Georgia’s economy continues to add jobs at a comparatively strong pace, according to new data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Georgia’s rate of job growth has exceeded the national average over the past 12 months (1.65 percent vs. 1.43 percent), and the state’s jobless rate has […] Read more » jobs count Wesley Tharpe
Fact Sheets Policy Areas Wesley Tharpe Worker Justice Georgia’s Job Recovery Picking Up Steam, But Not Fast Enough for Struggling Families October 30, 2012 / January 15, 2020 by Wesley Tharpe | 1 Comment on Georgia’s Job Recovery Picking Up Steam, But Not Fast Enough for Struggling Families Though still not firing on all cylinders, Georgia’s economy has created jobs at a comparatively strong pace over the past few months, according to new data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Georgia’s rate of job growth has exceeded the national average over the past 12 months, and only 10states have grown faster over […] Read more » Economic Security Fact Sheet job creation jobs count Safety Net
