Director of Legislative Strategy and Senior Fiscal Analyst

Danny Kanso, PhD

Danny is the Director of Legislative Strategy and Senior Fiscal Analyst at GBPI. Danny 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, Danny 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. Danny is a political scientist and earned his PhD at the University of Georgia, focusing on American politics and public policy.

Recent Posts by Danny

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Georgia Budget Trends Primer for State Fiscal Year 2026

Read More of the 2026 Budget Primer here.  As Georgia Awaits Potential Federal Changes, Opportunities Abound on Horizon ...
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Georgia Revenue and Funding Primer for State Fiscal Year 2026

Read More of the 2026 Budget Primer here.  Understanding Georgia’s FY 2026 Budget: Overall, Georgia plans to spend ...
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The House-Passed Reconciliation Bill Would Significantly Increase National Debt, Primarily Benefitting Top Earners, While Cutting Health Care and Food Assistance

*The following information reflects the legislation passed by the United States House of Representatives on May 22, 2025.  ...
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GBPI Applauds Introduction of the American Family Act, 2025

Today, U.S. Senator Raphael Warnock introduced the American Family Act , which would expand the federal refundable child ...
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Baby Bonds in Georgia: Creating a Universal Savings and Investment Account Program for Children

Georgians face significant barriers in accessing economic opportunities and the ability to build wealth, resulting in Georgia ranking ...
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Overview of Georgia’s Budget for the Amended 2025 and Full 2026 Fiscal Years

Governor Brian P. Kemp’s executive budget proposals for the current fiscal year (AFY 2025) and next year (FY ...
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Georgia Revenue Primer for State Fiscal Year 2025

The 20-Year View Before the Great Recession, adjusting for inflation, Georgia spent about $3,080 per person in FY ...
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Georgia Budget Trends Primer for State Fiscal Year 2025

The 20-Year View Inefficient tax breaks cost the state money that should be invested in its people. Georgia ...

Georgia’s net tax collections decreased in February

(The Center Square) — Georgia’s February net tax collections decreased by 4.3% or $92.3 million from a year ...

Georgia sees its tax collections dip again in March

THE CENTER SQUARE —  Georgia officials again reported decreased net tax collections, though overall, the state’s finances appear ...

Georgia’s net tax collections decreased in February

(The Center Square) — Georgia’s February net tax collections decreased by 4.3% or $92.3 million from a year ...
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New GBPI/UGA Poll Shows Georgians Oppose Private School Vouchers; Support Funding Public Schools

A new poll commissioned by the Georgia Budget and Policy Institute (GBPI) from the University of Georgia (UGA) ...

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2026 Budget Primer Released

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