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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Submit public comment on Georgia’s Pathways to Coverage program extension by February 20th – just complete this easily fillable form:
