Director of Legislative Strategy and Senior Fiscal Analyst
Danny Kanso
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 PhD candidate at the University of Georgia and an active member of his community.
Recent Posts by Danny
Georgia’s FY 2020 Budget: Majority of New Spending Dedicated to $530 Million Teacher Pay Raise
Danny Kanso
April 4, 2019
Georgia lawmakers gave final passage to the state’s $27.5 billion budget for the 2020 fiscal year, beginning July ...
Adding Up the Fiscal Notes: Crossover Day 2019
Danny Kanso
March 13, 2019
The Georgia General Assembly approved 16 major tax bills between January and “Crossover Day,” the deadline for legislation ...
Georgia Work Credit Grows the Middle Class
Danny Kanso
March 5, 2019
Georgia Work Credit Grows the Middle Class by Danny Kanso, Policy Analyst Georgia leaders have the opportunity to ...
Senate Bill 106: Medicaid Waivers Could Reshape Georgia’s Health Care System & State Budget
Danny Kanso
February 21, 2019
Last week, Georgia leaders announced an unprecedented plan to seek federal waivers that could extend health care access ...
Overview of Georgia’s 2020 Fiscal Year Budget
Danny Kanso
January 24, 2019
Georgia’s 83rd governor, Brian P. Kemp, introduced his administration’s policy priorities by submitting a proposed $27.5 billion budget ...
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