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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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Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Employment & Training – Georgia Primer
+ Full Article: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Employment & Training – Georgia PrimerGeorgia is poised to maximize its Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Employment & Training program, which will help more food stamp recipients gain skills to obtain and maintain employment. Download the PDF.
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State Adds Funding to Implement U.S. Department of Justice Settlement
+ Full Article: State Adds Funding to Implement U.S. Department of Justice SettlementThe FY 2012 budget includes new funding to Georgians with developmental disabilities and mental health needs in community settings as opposed to institutional settings. Download the PDF.
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Overview of the ESPLOST Initiative for Four Metro Atlanta School Systems
+ Full Article: Overview of the ESPLOST Initiative for Four Metro Atlanta School SystemsThis policy brief provides an overview of the financial performance and expenditure activity related to the Education Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (ESPLOST) initiatives for Atlanta Public Schools, City Schools of Decatur, DeKalb County School System and Fulton County School System. Download the PDF.
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Adding Up the Fiscal Notes 2011
+ Full Article: Adding Up the Fiscal Notes 2011State revenues will decrease by almost $100 million in FY 2012 due to five tax bills signed by the governor. This report looks at the official fiscal notes of tax bills passed by the House and Senate and signed by the governor that will affect state revenue. Download the PDF.
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Three Years of Deep Cuts: Overview of the Approved FY 2012 DHS Budget
+ Full Article: Three Years of Deep Cuts: Overview of the Approved FY 2012 DHS BudgetThis report provides an overview of the enacted FY 2012 budget for the Department of Human Services. Download the PDF. Related materials: Human Services is ‘Down to the Bone’: Highlights of the Governor’s FY 2012 DHS Budget
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State Adds Funding for Mental Health and Developmental Disability Programs
+ Full Article: State Adds Funding for Mental Health and Developmental Disability ProgramsThis report provides an overview of the enacted FY 2012 budget for the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, and includes a brief overview of the U.S. Department of Justice settlement provisions being addressed by the additional funds. Download the PDF.
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FY 2012 Education Budget: Serving More with Less
+ Full Article: FY 2012 Education Budget: Serving More with LessThis report provides an overview of the enacted FY 2012 budget for the Department of Early Care and Learning, Department of Education, Board of Regents and the Technical College System of Georgia. Download the PDF.
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FY 2012 Budget Replaces Federal Recovery Funds, Inadequately Funds State Medicaid Program
+ Full Article: FY 2012 Budget Replaces Federal Recovery Funds, Inadequately Funds State Medicaid ProgramThis report provides an overview of the enacted FY 2012 budget as well as issues facing the Department of Community Health in future fiscal years. Download the PDF.
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FY 2012 Budget Funds new Department of Public Health
+ Full Article: FY 2012 Budget Funds new Department of Public HealthThis report provides highlights of the enacted FY 2012 budget for the Department of Public Health. Download the PDF.
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