Georgia’s spending to help children, the poor and seniors is overseen by the state Department of Human Services, which has a 2014 budget of $486 million, or about 3 percent of the total. Budget cuts in recent years have strained the state’s safety net designed to safeguard its most vulnerable people from abuse. Download the report.
This analysis was co-authored by Daniel Kanso, PhD; Leah Chan, MPH; and Ashley Young In
ATLANTA – This week, Gov. Kemp issued a combined 157 budget disregards and line-item vetoes,
This blog was co-authored by Daniel Kanso, PhD; Leah Chan and Ashley Young Thursday, April
The budget primer outlines the state budget for the year, recognizes substantial changes from the preceding year and provides a clear-eyed view on what lawmakers have prioritized for our state. This year, there will also be a focus on budget trends over the full eight years of Gov. Kemp’s tenure as we prepare for Georgia’s next leaders to take office.
Our budget primer is slated to be published the first day of the fiscal year, July 1. Join us for our virtual town hall to discuss our data, or request a physical copy of the primer to be sent to your address.
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