Ashley Young Budget Primer Daniel Kanso, PhD Education Higher Education K-12 Education Reports Georgia Education Primer for State Fiscal Year 2027 June 30, 2026 / August 12, 2026 by Ashley Young View more sections of the 2027 budget primer here. This section of the Georgia Budget Primer was co-authored by Ashley Young and Daniel Kanso, PhD. The Department of Early Care and Learning FY 2026 Budget The Department of Early Care and Learning (DECAL) administers the following programs: Childcare and Parent Services (CAPS), pre-kindergarten and Quality […] Read more »
Ashley Young Bill Analysis Budget and Taxes Daniel Kanso, PhD Education Health Justice Leah Chan Governor Kemp Unilaterally Issues $344 Million in Spending Cuts to Fund Tax Cuts for Corporations, High Income Earners May 19, 2026 / October 9, 2026 by Daniel Kanso, PhD 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 line-item vetoes to cut more than $344 million in spending. Budget disregards act similarly to […] Read more »
Blog Budget and Taxes Daniel Kanso, PhD Economic Justice Education Health Justice Sine Die 2026: Georgia Rejects Property Tax Caps and Adds Major Investments, Income Tax Package Threatens Outlook April 3, 2026 / April 21, 2026 by Daniel Kanso, PhD 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 send legislation to the governor’s desk. The 2026 legislative session was Gov. Brian Kemp’s eighth […] Read more »
Ashley Young Blog Budget and Taxes Daniel Kanso, PhD Economic Justice Education Health Justice Leah Chan Crossover Day 2026 Update, House Passes Fiscal Year 2027 Budget March 13, 2026 / March 13, 2026 by Daniel Kanso, PhD 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 the other chamber before the end of the session and become law. One exception to […] Read more »
Ashley Young Bill Analysis Budget and Taxes Daniel Kanso, PhD Education K-12 Education Passing the Buck: Property Taxes Fund Georgia’s Schools and Local Services March 6, 2026 / March 6, 2026 by Daniel Kanso, PhD 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 2023.[1] State lawmakers are considering whether to radically change the way Georgia’s local governments and […] Read more »
Ashley Young Education K-12 Education Press Releases & Statements MEDIA ADVISORY: Protect Public Education Day at the Georgia Capitol; GBPI Statement on Recent Dual Enrollment Policy Changes February 18, 2026 by Ashley Young Students, Educators and Advocacy Organizations Demand Action at Protect Public Education Day at Georgia Capitol ATLANTA – On Thursday, February 19 at 12:30pm ET, Fund Georgia’s Future (FGF) and Georgia Coalition for Education Justice (GCEJ) will hold a joint press conference to draw attention to the urgent need to protect public education funding this legislative session. […] Read more »
Ashley Young Budget and Taxes Education K-12 Education Reports Overview: 2027 Fiscal Year Budget for K-12 Education February 12, 2026 / March 9, 2026 by Ashley Young Introduction The Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE) serves Georgia’s 181 kindergarten -12th grade (K-12) public school districts. GaDOE governs K-12 learning standards and is serving 1.7 million students during the 2025-26 school year.[1] Governor Kemp’s Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 budget proposal provides Georgia’s public schools $14.2 billion, a $532.6 million increase above current funding.[2] This […] Read more »
Budget and Taxes Economic Justice Education Ife Finch Floyd Reports Overview: 2027 Fiscal Year Budget for the Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning February 11, 2026 / February 11, 2026 by Ife Finch Floyd Introduction The Department of Early Care and Learning (DECAL) administers: Child Care and Parent Services (CAPS); the Georgia Pre-Kindergarten Program; Nutrition Services, which directs the federal Child and Adult Care Food Program; the Summer Meals program for low-income children in daycare facilities; and Quality Initiatives, which works to improve the quality and accessibility of child […] Read more »
Ashley Young Education Higher Education Reports Overview: 2027 Fiscal Year Budget for Higher Education February 6, 2026 / February 10, 2026 by Ashley Young Introduction Georgia’s higher education system is administered through the University System of Georgia (USG) and the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG), in addition to the Georgia Student Finance Commission (GSFC), which is responsible for state financial aid programs. Governor Kemp’s $5.9 billion FY 2027 budget for post-secondary education includes $373 million in new funding […] Read more »
Blog Budget and Taxes Coronavirus Economic Justice Education Health Justice Staci Fox 2026 Policy Priorities January 12, 2026 / January 9, 2026 by Staci Fox The Georgia Budget and Policy Institute’s mission is to advance lasting solutions that expand economic opportunity and well-being for all Georgians. We envision a fair and inclusive Georgia where all people prosper. We track and advocate for an equitable tax system and budget across education, health, and economic security, helping ensure adequate funding for state […] Read more »
