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Initial Thoughts on Budget and Tax Proposals
For the first time in several years there are no dramatic cuts in the governor’s proposed budget, although ...
The Time is Ripe for Criminal Justice Reform
Criminal justice reform is long overdue in Georgia. Last fall the Governor, Lt. Governor, and Speaker of the ...
Tax Breaks and Economic Development Programs, Are We Getting Our Money’s Worth
Georgia is investing tens of millions of dollars in business tax incentives and subsidies without any idea as ...
November Revenue Report: Even with Revenue Growth, We Can Expect a Shortage
Job one for the governor and legislature is making sure Georgia takes every step possible to help create ...
A Ray of “Hope” for Students Pursuing Higher Education
Paying for college has often been a deal-breaker for many individuals desiring to pursue a post-secondary education. Georgia ...
Happy New Year? Congress to Decide Fate of Federal Unemployment Benefits
On December 31st, everyone will gather together to welcome in the New Year. Yet thousands of jobless Georgians ...
Reality Check: Optimism in the Midst of Stark Realities
As we prepare for the Thanksgiving holiday, some may travel great distances to spend time with family and ...
Georgia at a Crossroads: Keep Sliding Backwards with Status Quo or Move Forward with Balanced Approach
GBPI’s new report, State of Working Georgia 2011, paints a troubling picture of how everyday Georgians are faring ...
Tough Choices Lay Ahead for General Assembly in 2012 Legislative Session
Vital state services may face further budget cuts. Most state agencies have seen their budgets cut by an ...
GBPI Releases 2011 Fiscal Notes and Analysis of FY 2012 Budget
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ATLANTA – The Georgia Budget & Policy Institute releases its annual report, Adding Up the ...
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