Budget and Taxes Policy Areas Reports Wesley Tharpe Tax Foundation’s Business Climate Rankings a Poor Guide for Lawmakers January 10, 2012 / January 16, 2020 by Wesley Tharpe By essentially any measure, Georgia is a low-tax, low-regulation, business-friendly state. So, why does Georgia’s business tax climate rank 34th in the nation in the Tax Foundation’s latest report? The Tax Foundation’s business climate rankings are not a meaningful measure of a state’s overall business friendliness. The rankings do not actually measure how much businesses […] Read more » Report State Taxes Tax Foundation Wesley Tharpe
Press Press Releases & Statements New GBPI Report – CAPCO: A Bad Investment for Georgia January 10, 2012 / January 16, 2020 by GBPI Admin For Immediate Release ATLANTA (January 10, 2012) – According to the new report, CAPCO: a Bad Investment for Georgia, released today by the Georgia Budget and Policy Institute (GBPI), dismissing CAPCO is a necessary first step toward developing reasonable “venture capital policy” in Georgia. Many Georgia policymakers and business leaders contend the state has a […] Read more » CAPCO Press Release State Taxes Wesley Tharpe
Featured Library Policy Areas Reports Wesley Tharpe Worker Justice CAPCO: A Bad Investment for Georgia January 10, 2012 / January 16, 2020 by Wesley Tharpe | 4 Comments on CAPCO: A Bad Investment for Georgia Many Georgia policymakers and business leaders contend the state has a shortage of venture capital, a form of business financing that helps fund early stage companies. To remedy this problem, some Georgia leaders are considering CAPCO legislation, an expensive tax credit program advertised as a jobs and economic development bill. Georgia’s CAPCO proposal – sometimes […] Read more » Alan Essig CAPCO Georgia Small Business Investment Company Act Report Senate Bill 203 State Taxes Wesley Tharpe
Press Releases & Statements GBPI’s Executive Director Named as One of the “100 Most Influential Georgians” January 6, 2012 / January 17, 2020 by GBPI Admin For Immediate Release ATLANTA (January 6, 2012) – For a second time, Georgia Trend magazine has named Alan Essig, executive director of Georgia Budget and Policy Institute, as one of the “100 Most Influential Georgians.” The influential business magazine recently released the 14th edition of the 100 Most Influential Georgians, which includes some of Georgia’s […] Read more » 100 Most Influential Georgians Alan Essig Georgia Trend Press Release
Press Releases & Statements Georgia Budget and Policy Institute Welcomes Four New Board Members January 6, 2012 / January 17, 2020 by GBPI Admin For Immediate Release ATLANTA (January 6, 2012) – The Georgia Budget & Policy Institute (GBPI) today announced the addition of four new additions to its Board of Directors. Heidi Davison Heidi Davison brings a wealth of community relations and advocacy experience to GBPI. Davison is the former Mayor of Athens, has served on the SPLOST Citizen’s […] Read more » Heidi Davison J. Mac Holladay Patricia Harris Press Release Russell A. Rogers
Alan Essig Blog The Time is Ripe for Criminal Justice Reform January 5, 2012 / January 17, 2020 by Alan Essig Criminal justice reform is long overdue in Georgia. Last fall the Governor, Lt. Governor, and Speaker of the House created a Special Council on Criminal Justice Reform. In November the Council released a special report, which contained an analysis of the criminal justice problem as well as recommendations. I was pleased to see that many […] Read more » Alan Essig Blog criminal justice Criminal Justice Reform
Presentations What Federal TANF Cuts Could Mean to the State Budget January 4, 2012 / January 17, 2020 by GBPI Admin | 1 Comment on What Federal TANF Cuts Could Mean to the State Budget On Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2012, Voices for Georgia’s Children hosted its eighth annual pre-legislative session breakfast for the Georgia Children’s Advocacy Network (GA-CAN!). GA-CAN! members presented their 2012 legislative priorities and coalition legislative opportunities. GBPI Senior Policy Analyst Clare Richie presented What Federal TANF Cuts Could Mean to the State Budget. Download the PDF. Related report: […] Read more » Clare Richie Presentation TANF Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
Alan Essig Blog Budget and Taxes Tax Breaks and Economic Development Programs, Are We Getting Our Money’s Worth December 15, 2011 / January 17, 2020 by Alan Essig | 2 Comments on Tax Breaks and Economic Development Programs, Are We Getting Our Money’s Worth Georgia is investing tens of millions of dollars in business tax incentives and subsidies without any idea as to the impact on jobs. In tight budget times, it’s imperative that all state expenditures whether through the state budget or through the tax code, are held accountable for results. The General Assembly passed legislation requiring the […] Read more » Alan Essig Blog business tax incentives State Taxes
Alan Essig Blog November Revenue Report: Even with Revenue Growth, We Can Expect a Shortage December 13, 2011 / January 17, 2020 by Alan Essig Job one for the governor and legislature is making sure Georgia takes every step possible to help create jobs and build a strong economy. Doing that requires investment in education, transportation, public safety, and other necessities. So last Friday it was good to hear that revenue rose by 7 % in November and is up […] Read more » Alan Essig Blog revenue report State Budget
Featured K-12 Education Library Policy Areas Reports Making a Case for Need-based Financial Aid in Georgia December 8, 2011 / January 13, 2020 by Alan Essig By 2020 an estimated 61 percent of all jobs in the state will require a career certificate or college degree; however, only 34 percent of adults in Georgia have an associate degree or higher. This creates a sizable skills gap that must be closed. Postsecondary education is becoming a necessity in a 21st century economy. […] Read more » Cedric Johnson Education Need-based Financial Aid Report
