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Racing to the Bottom: Legislation Reference Sheet
During the 2026 legislative session, members of the General Assembly have moved several bills forward that would dramatically change how…
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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 source of…
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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 dramatically change…
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Overview: 2027 Fiscal Year Budget for K-12 Education
Introduction The Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE) serves Georgia’s 181 kindergarten -12th grade (K-12) public school districts. GaDOE governs K-12…
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Overview: 2027 Fiscal Year Budget for the Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning
Introduction The Department of Early Care and Learning (DECAL) administers: Child Care and Parent Services (CAPS); the Georgia Pre-Kindergarten Program;…
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Overview: 2027 Fiscal Year Budget for the Georgia Department of Human Services
Introduction The Department of Human Services (DHS) oversees various services including foster care, child welfare, support for low-income individuals, aging…
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Overview: 2027 Fiscal Year Budget for the Georgia Department of Public Health
Introduction The Department of Public Health’s (DPH) programs focus on health promotion and health-related disaster response and preparedness, as well…
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Overview: 2027 Fiscal Year Budget for the Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities
Introduction Among a range of duties, the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) operates five state psychiatric hospitals,…
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Overview of Georgia’s Budget for Amended Fiscal Year 2026 and the Full 2027 Fiscal Year
Introduction Between Gov. Brian P. Kemp’s first full fiscal year (FY) budget as governor and his eighth and final budget…
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