Alan Essig Blog Budget and Taxes The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Features GBPI Op-ed: Shot at real reforms fumbled yet again April 14, 2012 / January 17, 2020 by Alan Essig As 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 […] Read more » Alan Essig Atlanta Journal-Constitution Op-Ed State Budget State Taxes
GBPI In The News Georgia jobless benefits among briefest in nation April 6, 2012 / January 16, 2020 by GBPI Admin Unemployment insurance data from the GBPI is referenced by reporters Christopher Quinn and Dan Chapman in an article in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Read full article. Read more » Atlanta Journal-Constitution Christopher Quinn Dan Chapman State Taxes Unemployment Unemployment Insurance
Blog Health Justice Timothy Sweeney The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Features GBPI Op-ed: Law vital to health system April 5, 2012 / January 17, 2020 by Timothy Sweeney As 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 […] Read more » Affordable Care Act Atlanta Journal-Constitution Blog health Op-Ed Tim Sweeney
GBPI In The News Op-Ed: Law vital to health system April 5, 2012 / January 16, 2020 by GBPI Admin The Atlanta Journal-Constitution features GBPI Director of Health Policy Timothy Sweeney’s Op-ed on the Affordable Care Act. Read the Essay. Read more » Affordable Care Act Atlanta Journal-Constitution health Op-Ed Tim Sweeney
GBPI In The News House should not pass bill, lest workers suffer March 27, 2012 / January 17, 2020 by GBPI Staff Findings from GBPI’s SB 447 analysis are referenced in a letter to the editor in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Read the letter. Read more » Atlanta Journal-Constitution letter to the editor SB 447 Senate Bill 447
GBPI In The News Wheeler dealers’ efforts pay off March 25, 2012 / January 17, 2020 by GBPI Admin GBPI Executive Director Alan Essig is quoted in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution on the omnibus tax bill. Read the article. Read more » Alan Essig Atlanta Journal-Constitution Chris Joyner James Salzer State Taxes
GBPI In The News Sweeping tax bill hurtles toward law March 22, 2012 / January 17, 2020 by GBPI Admin GBPI Executive Director is quoted on the newly introduced tax bill. Read full article. Read more » Aaron Gould Sheinin Alan Essig Atlanta Journal-Constitution State Taxes tax reform
Alan Essig Blog Budget and Taxes Op-ed: So-called fix is a proven failure (The Atlanta Journal-Constitution) February 22, 2012 / January 17, 2020 by Alan Essig | 2 Comments on Op-ed: So-called fix is a proven failure (The Atlanta Journal-Constitution) As posted in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution Plans to eliminate or drastically cut personal income taxes and replace them with other levies are in vogue in several states. Georgia policy makers would do well to ignore the siren’s call. Such a tax shift would do nothing to help the state’s economy. It would, in fact, hurt […] Read more » Alan Essig Atlanta Journal-Constitution Blog Op-Ed state income tax State Taxes
GBPI In The News Gov. Deal’s plan stirs revenue questions January 16, 2012 / January 16, 2020 by GBPI Admin GBPI Executive Director Alan Essig weighs in Governor Deal’s proposal for business tax breaks. Read full article. Read more » Alan Essig Atlanta Journal-Constitution business tax breaks Governor Deal Michael E. Kanell State Taxes
GBPI In The News Health department seeks more money August 26, 2011 / January 16, 2020 by GBPI Admin GBPI Director of Health Policy Tim Sweeney is quoted in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Download the news article. Read more » Atlanta Journal-Constitution Carrie Teegardin health medicaid PeachCare Tim Sweeney
