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FY 2013 Budget Analysis: Human Services
The FY 2013 Budget Analysis: Human Services report examines key trends within the Department of Human Resources (DHS), including budget…
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Adding Up the Fiscal Notes 2012 – Tax Bills Have High Short-Term Cost; Comprehensive Reform Still Needed
State leaders have already cut nearly $2 billion in spending since before the recession, a truly massive blow to the…
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Why Georgia Needs its Income Tax
With Georgia’s economy still lagging behind, state leaders are desperate for solutions. In recent years, some have called for repealing…
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Georgia’s Income Tax Essential for State’s Economy and Families
The Georgia Budget & Policy Institute’s new report Georgia’s Income Tax Essential for State’s Economy and Families examines Georgia’s income…
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Getting Georgians’ Money Worth on Tax Expenditures
Posted by Wesley Tharpe Looking to grow their economies and create jobs, lawmakers across the country spend billions each year…
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The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Features GBPI Op-ed: Shot at real reforms fumbled yet again
As posted in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution Posted by: Alan Essig As we look back at the 2012 legislative session, it’s…
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March Revenue Review: Revenue Growth Insufficient to Fund Reserves
In order to grow jobs and maintain a strong economy Georgia policy makers need to get Georgia’s fiscal house in…
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Senate Resolution 20, The Taxpayer Bill of Rights (TABOR)
Senate Resolution 20, The Taxpayer Bill of Rights (TABOR), is flawed legislation that would amend the Georgia State Constitution to…
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Tax Bill Takes Small Steps in the Right Direction
More Work Needed to Achieve Comprehensive Tax Reform The omnibus tax bill passed by the General Assembly this week, HB…
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