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Crossover Day 2026 Update, House Passes Fiscal Year 2027 Budget
Daniel Kanso, PhD
March 13, 2026
This blog has been co-authored by Leah Chan, Ashley Young and Daniel Kanso, PhD Last week marked Crossover Day in Georgia, the deadline by which …
Racing to the Bottom: Legislation Reference Sheet
Daniel Kanso, PhD
March 10, 2026
Comparing Income Tax Bills Introduced During 2026 Session During the 2026 legislative session, members of the General Assembly have moved several bills forward that …
Passing the Buck: Property Taxes Fund Georgia’s Schools and Local Services
Daniel Kanso, PhD
March 6, 2026
This piece was co-authored by Ashley Young and Daniel Kanso, PhD Introduction Property taxes are the primary source of revenue for Georgia’s local governments, …
Racing to the Bottom: Sweeping Income Tax Proposals Threaten Funding for Schools and Health Care, Alternatives Offer Tax Cuts with Balanced Budget
Daniel Kanso, PhD
March 4, 2026
During the 2026 legislative session, members of the General Assembly have introduced an array of proposals that would dramatically change how Georgia raises and budgets …
Overview: 2027 Fiscal Year Budget for K-12 Education
Ashley Young
February 12, 2026
Introduction The Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE) serves Georgia’s 181 kindergarten -12th grade (K-12) public school districts. GaDOE governs K-12 learning standards and is serving …
Senior Analyst of Economic Security or Director of Economic Security
Staci Fox
February 12, 2026
About GBPI The Georgia Budget and Policy Institute (GBPI) strives to conduct rigorous analysis and research to advance policy solutions that ensure all Georgians thrive. …
Overview: 2027 Fiscal Year Budget for the Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning
Ife Finch Floyd
February 11, 2026
Introduction The Department of Early Care and Learning (DECAL) administers: Child Care and Parent Services (CAPS); the Georgia Pre-Kindergarten Program; Nutrition Services, which directs the …
Overview: 2027 Fiscal Year Budget for the Georgia Department of Human Services
Ife Finch Floyd
February 11, 2026
Introduction The Department of Human Services (DHS) oversees various services including foster care, child welfare, support for low-income individuals, aging services and child support.[1] Governor …
Overview: 2027 Fiscal Year Budget for Higher Education
Ashley Young
February 6, 2026
Introduction Georgia’s higher education system is administered through the University System of Georgia (USG) and the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG), in addition to …
Overview: 2027 Fiscal Year Budget for the Georgia Department of Community Health
Leah Chan
February 5, 2026
Introduction Among a range of duties, the Department of Community Health administers the state’s healthcare safety net, reimburses hospitals for services provided to uninsured and …
Overview: 2027 Fiscal Year Budget for the Georgia Department of Public Health
Leah Chan
February 5, 2026
Introduction The Department of Public Health’s (DPH) programs focus on health promotion and health-related disaster response and preparedness, as well as disease and injury prevention. Over …
Overview: 2027 Fiscal Year Budget for the Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities
Leah Chan
February 5, 2026
Introduction Among a range of duties, the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) operates five state psychiatric hospitals, provides evaluation and treatment for …
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