This fact sheet provides an overview of the FY 2012 budgets for the University System of Georgia and the Technical College System of Georgia. Download the PDF.
The FY 2012 budget allocates $650 million in total funding for programs that provide financial assistance for post-secondary education. The majority of the funding is provided by state lottery games. Download the PDF.
The FY 2012 budget includes new funding to Georgians with developmental disabilities and mental health needs in community settings as opposed to institutional settings. Download the PDF.
When fully implemented, tax changes in HB 388 will result in an annual revenue loss of $141 million to $185 million—revenue losses Georgia can’t afford. This fact sheet provides an overview of significant changes to the revised bill. Download the
This policy brief provides an analysis of House Bill 78, which was approved by the Senate with few major adjustments. The bill continues historical cuts to state agencies, adding to the nearly $2.5 billion in budget cuts enacted over the
Georgia currently has the fourth lowest cigarette tax nationally with a per pack rate of 37 cents. Increasing the per pack tax rate by $1 would generate at least $350 million, which could be used to offset some of the
Undocumented immigrants in Georgia annually contribute an estimated $407 million in state and local taxes. This fact sheet provides an updated estimate for the 2006 Georgia Budget & Policy Institute report. Download the PDF.
This fact sheet provides an analysis of the proposed FY 2012 budget and its impact on education. Download the PDF.
This fact sheet provides an analysis of the proposed FY 2012 budget for the Department of Human Services. Download the PDF.
This fact sheet provides an analysis of the proposed FY 2012 budget and its impact on Medicaid and the State Health Benefit Plan. Download the PDF.
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Submit public comment on Georgia’s Pathways to Coverage program extension by February 20th – just complete this easily fillable form:
