GBPI In The News Deal halts planned increase in state gas tax June 8, 2012 / January 17, 2020 by GBPI Admin GBPI Executive Director Alan Essig is quoted on Governor Deal’s decision to halt the plan to increase the state gas tax; Essig says the decision does not make “budgetary or economic sense.” Read full article here. Read more » Aaron Gould Sheinin Alan Essig Atlanta Atlanta Journal-Constitution Gas Tax State Budget State Taxes
Alan Essig Blog Budget and Taxes May Revenue Review: Revenue Growth Insufficient to Fund Reserves June 7, 2012 / January 17, 2020 by Alan Essig | 1 Comment on May Revenue Review: Revenue Growth Insufficient to Fund Reserves Posted by Alan Essig Although revenue has increased 5.1 percent over the first 11 months of the current fiscal year, the revenue growth is inadequate to increase funds to the Revenue Shortfall Reserve (RSR) or fully fund the Education Mid-Year Adjustment Reserve. The economic health of Georgia depends on developing a fiscal plan that produces […] Read more » Alan Essig Blog Education Mid-Year Adjustment Reserve FY 2013 rainy day fund revenue growth Revenue Shortfall Reserve RSR State Budget
GBPI In The News Local school budget cuts are the new normal May 23, 2012 / January 16, 2020 by GBPI Admin GBPI Executive Director Alan Essig discusses education budget cuts in school districts across the state with 11Alive News Reporter Donna Lowry. ATLANTA — The new normal in Georgia’s public schools is doing more with less. The budget cuts that metro school boards must make these days are here to stay, according to the independent, non-profit […] Read more » 11Alive Alan Essig Budget Budget & Taxes Budget Cuts Donna Lowry Education
Press Releases & Statements GBPI Releases Analysis of FY 2013 Budget: PK-12 and Higher Education May 17, 2012 / January 16, 2020 by GBPI Admin | 1 Comment on GBPI Releases Analysis of FY 2013 Budget: PK-12 and Higher Education FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Atlanta–Funding for Georgia’s schools and colleges are at the lowest levels in a decade according to two new education budget analyses released today by the Georgia Budget and Policy Institute (GBPI). Despite modest increases in funding for education for Fiscal Year 2013, the state still faces a long road to restoring a […] Read more » Alan Essig Education Education Cuts FY 2013 Budget Press Release
GBPI In The News Governor signs $19.3 billion state budget May 9, 2012 / January 17, 2020 by GBPI Admin GBPI Executive Director Alan Essig believes Governor Deal’s 2013 budget maintains the status quo in Georgia and does not do much to boost the state’s overall economy. Essig is quoted in the full article. Read more » 2013 budget Alan Essig Athens Banner-Herald Errin Haines Governor Deal Online Athens State Budget
GBPI In The News Incentives for Baxter plant will be more than $200 million April 27, 2012 / January 17, 2020 by GBPI Admin GBPI Executive Director Alan Essig is quoted on Baxter plant incentives issue and whether or not it is beneficial to the state. Read full article here. Read more » Alan Essig Atlanta Journal-Constitution Christopher Quinn Economic Security job creation Safety Net State Taxes
GBPI In The News Ga.’s unemployment rate down 8 straight months April 19, 2012 / January 17, 2020 by GBPI Admin GBPI Executive Director Alan Essig discusses Georgia’s unemployment rate with Associated Press Reporter Errin Haines. Read the full article here. Read more » Alan Essig Economic Security Errin Haines Safety Net Unemployment
GBPI In The News Georgia colleges’ building boom skirts budget safeguards April 16, 2012 / January 17, 2020 by GBPI Admin GBPI Executive Director Alan Essig is quoted on the necessity for transparency and accountability with regards to the University System of Georgia’s “public-private ventures” program and each college’s president having broad autonomy over their respective institution. Read the full article. Read more » Alan Essig Augusta Chronicle University System of Georgia Walter Jones
GBPI In The News Report: Georgia levies some of highest income taxes on the working poor April 16, 2012 / January 17, 2020 by GBPI Admin GBPI Executive Director Alan Essig discusses the findings from a recent report, The Impact of State Income Taxes on Low-Income Families in 2011, by the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities with WABE Reporter Michelle Writh: “The report highlights the need for action. Georgia should help the working poor by enacting an earned income tax credit. It’s something that […] Read more » Alan Essig Michelle Writh State Taxes WABE NPR 90.1 FM working poor
GBPI In The News Op-ed: Shot at real reforms fumbled yet again April 14, 2012 / January 16, 2020 by GBPI Admin The Atlanta Journal-Constitution features GBPI Executive Director Alan Essig’s Op-ed on the 2012 Legislative session.Read the Essay. Read more » Alan Essig Atlanta Journal-Constitution Op-Ed State Taxes
