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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),…
Criminal Legal Systems
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Report
From Barriers to Bridges: How Fines and Fees Reform Can Help Boost Economic Security
This report was co-authored by Ray Khalfani, Senior Analyst, Worker Justice and Criminal Legal Systems and Ife Finch Floyd,…
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The Public Harm Under a For-Profit Probation System: Spotlight on Augusta
Introduction Most Georgians will get a traffic ticket in their lifetime. Some may have to go to court for these…
Fact Sheet
Fact Sheet: Unpacking The Latest Fines and Fees Trends Across Georgia
Introduction Fines and fees are significant revenue sources for many localities in Georgia. However, when more than 10% of a…
Report
Georgia Criminal Legal Systems Budget Primer for State Fiscal Year 2025
The 20-Year View Over the last 20 years, the costs of running Georgia’s prisons have risen by almost 70%. Despite…
Fact Sheet
Press Release
PRESS RELEASE: GBPI Releases Statement on Governor’s Signing of SB 63 Expanding Mandatory Cash Bail
GEORGIA – Governor Brian Kemp has signed into law legislation that significantly broadens the scope of offenses necessitating cash bail for…
Blog
Sine Die 2024
Introduction Staci Fox, President and CEO When the 2024 Legislative Session began on January 8th, Georgia was sitting on $10.9…
Blog
Crossover Day 2024: Large Surplus Remains; Ed Legislation Tips Positively; Property Tax and Immigration Policy Reverse Progress
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