Danny Kanso

Vice President of Public Policy

Daniel Kanso, PhD

Dr. Daniel Kanso is the Vice President of Public Policy at GBPI. Dr. Kanso leads GBPI’s fiscal policy research and advocates for a state budget and tax system that is equitable, transparent and promotes the well-being of all Georgians. Following his education at the University of Georgia, where he earned both undergraduate and graduate degrees, he served as director of communications and policy advisor to the Office of Lt. Governor Casey Cagle. During his time under the Gold Dome, he worked to advance a wide range of legislative issues and initiatives. A Georgia native, Dr. Kanso is a political scientist and earned his PhD from the University of Georgia’s School of Public and International Affairs, concentrating on American politics and public policy.

Recent Posts by Dr. Kanso

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GBPI Responds to Gov. Kemp’s Budget Instructions to Keep State Spending Flat

Over the past eight years (Fiscal Year 2020 to Fiscal Year 2027), Georgia’s per-person state spending has decreased ...
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Georgia Revenue and Funding Primer for State Fiscal Year 2027

View more sections of the 2027 budget primer here. How Does Georgia Raise Revenue? Georgia’s $38.5 billion state ...
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Georgia Budget Trends Primer for State Fiscal Year 2027

View more sections of the 2027 budget primer here. Georgia’s Recent History Sets Stage for Next Chapter Georgia’s ...
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Georgia Education Primer for State Fiscal Year 2027

View more sections of the 2027 budget primer here. This section of the Georgia Budget Primer was co-authored ...
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Georgia Economic Justice Primer for State Fiscal Year 2027

View more sections of the 2027 budget primer here. The Department of Human Services FY 2027 Budget The ...
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Governor Kemp Unilaterally Issues $344 Million in Spending Cuts to Fund Tax Cuts for Corporations, High Income Earners

This analysis was co-authored by Daniel Kanso, PhD; Leah Chan, MPH; and Ashley Young In signing the Fiscal ...
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GBPI Reacts to $344 Million in Spending Cuts through Executive Budget Disregards to Fund Tax Cuts for Corporations, Top Earners

ATLANTA – This week, Gov. Kemp issued a combined 157 budget disregards and line-item vetoes, cutting more than ...
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Sine Die 2026: Georgia Rejects Property Tax Caps and Adds Major Investments, Income Tax Package Threatens Outlook

This blog was co-authored by Daniel Kanso, PhD; Leah Chan and Ashley Young Thursday, April 2, marked Sine ...
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Crossover Day 2026 Update, House Passes Fiscal Year 2027 Budget

This blog has been co-authored by Leah Chan, Ashley Young and Daniel Kanso, PhD Last week marked Crossover ...
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Racing to the Bottom: Legislation Reference Sheet

Comparing Income Tax Bills Introduced During 2026 Session   During the 2026 legislative session, members of the General ...
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Passing the Buck: Property Taxes Fund Georgia’s Schools and Local Services

  This piece was co-authored by Ashley Young and Daniel Kanso, PhD Introduction Property taxes are the primary ...
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Racing to the Bottom: Sweeping Income Tax Proposals Threaten Funding for Schools and Health Care, Alternatives Offer Tax Cuts with Balanced Budget

During the 2026 legislative session, members of the General Assembly have introduced an array of proposals that would ...

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