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Whether you’re a policymaker exploring solutions, a student conducting research or someone just trying to learn more about the Georgia budget and fiscal policy, we produce research, analysis and testimony on a wide range of issues.
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Plan to Cut Medicaid Will Cost Georgia
+ Full Article: Plan to Cut Medicaid Will Cost GeorgiaPosted by Timothy Sweeney Georgia would lose billions of dollars and thousands of children, seniors and modest-income workers could lose access to needed health care under a plan to radically alter Medicaid that was recently passed by the U.S. House. If the House plan developed by Congressman Paul Ryan — to deeply cut federal funding…
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Adding Up the Fiscal Notes 2012 – Tax Bills Have High Short-Term Cost; Comprehensive Reform Still Needed
+ Full Article: Adding Up the Fiscal Notes 2012 – Tax Bills Have High Short-Term Cost; Comprehensive Reform Still NeededState leaders have already cut nearly $2 billion in spending since before the recession, a truly massive blow to the state’s economic health and Governor Deal has signed four bills into law that will create an approximately $85 million shortfall in the next two fiscal years. Although some of the policy changes enacted through the omnibus…
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Why Georgia Needs its Income Tax
+ Full Article: Why Georgia Needs its Income TaxWith Georgia’s economy still lagging behind, state leaders are desperate for solutions. In recent years, some have called for repealing or significantly reducing the state’s income tax, arguing that shifting toward a “consumption tax” – in other words, the sales tax – would make Georgia more competitive. While lowering income taxes might sound like a…
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Georgia’s Income Tax Essential for State’s Economy and Families
+ Full Article: Georgia’s Income Tax Essential for State’s Economy and FamiliesThe Georgia Budget & Policy Institute’s new report Georgia’s Income Tax Essential for State’s Economy and Families examines Georgia’s income tax, provides a comprehensive overview of the economies of no-income-tax states, and outlines why income taxes are essential to Georgia’s well-being. According to GBPI’s report, there is no evidence that income taxes hinder state economies, and…
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Getting Georgians’ Money Worth on Tax Expenditures
+ Full Article: Getting Georgians’ Money Worth on Tax ExpendituresPosted by Wesley Tharpe Looking to grow their economies and create jobs, lawmakers across the country spend billions each year on various tax credits, exemptions, and deductions for businesses in their state. Georgia is certainly no exception, with business tax incentives currently costing taxpayers more than $100 million each year. But according to a new…
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The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Features GBPI Op-ed: Shot at real reforms fumbled yet again
+ Full Article: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Features GBPI Op-ed: Shot at real reforms fumbled yet againAs posted in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution Posted by: Alan Essig As we look back at the 2012 legislative session, it’s clear that Georgia lawmakers missed opportunities to make much needed reforms. Instead of taking up comprehensive tax reform that would modernize the tax code and help grow Georgia’s economy, the General Assembly passed a bill…
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March Revenue Review: Revenue Growth Insufficient to Fund Reserves
+ Full Article: March Revenue Review: Revenue Growth Insufficient to Fund ReservesIn order to grow jobs and maintain a strong economy Georgia policy makers need to get Georgia’s fiscal house in order. Maintaining our AAA bond rating and making the investments in education, transportation, and healthcare are vital for a strong state economy and robust job growth. The March revenue report shows a slight increase in…
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The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Features GBPI Op-ed: Law vital to health system
+ Full Article: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Features GBPI Op-ed: Law vital to health systemAs posted in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution By Timothy Sweeney Last week’s Supreme Court arguments over the Affordable Care Act obscured a key fact: People in Georgia and nationwide are already getting better care under the law. Millions more will benefit in years to come if it stands. If it doesn’t, we’ll be right back where…
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Long-term Health Care Improves Under the Affordable Care Act
+ Full Article: Long-term Health Care Improves Under the Affordable Care ActPosted by: Timothy Sweeney As a result of the Affordable Care Act, Georgians with long-term health care needs will be more self-sufficient and receive more services in their homes and their communities. Since hospitals, nursing homes and other institutions cost more than home or community care, health reform is also a great deal for Georgia…
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