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Overview: 2026 Fiscal Year Budget for the Georgia Department of Labor
The Georgia Department of Labor (DOL) is an agency tasked with maintaining a resilient Unemployment Insurance (UI) system to protect…
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Overview: 2026 Fiscal Year Budget for the Georgia Department of Corrections
For Fiscal Year (FY) 2026, Governor Brian Kemp proposed a $1.62 billion budget for the Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC),…
Overview: 2026 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,…
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Overview: 2026 Fiscal Year Budget for the Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning
Introduction The Department of Early Care and Learning (DECAL) administers: Child Care Services; the Georgia Pre-kindergarten Program; Nutrition Services,…
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Overview: 2026 Fiscal Year Budget for the Georgia Department of Public Health
Introduction The Department of Public Health programs focus on health promotion and health-related disaster response and preparedness as well…
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Overview: 2026 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 operates five state psychiatric hospitals,…
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Overview: 2026 Fiscal Year Budget for State Housing Programs
Introduction The Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA) is the state’s lead agency for safe and affordable housing, community…
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Overview: 2026 Fiscal Year Budget for the Georgia Department of Community Health
Introduction The Department of Community Health administers the state’s healthcare safety net, reimburses hospitals for services provided to uninsured…
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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 2026) are…
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