Daniel Kanso, PhD GBPI In The News Press Georgia’s net tax collections decreased in February March 12, 2024 / March 14, 2024 by Daniel Kanso, PhD (The Center Square) — Georgia’s February net tax collections decreased by 4.3% or $92.3 million from a year ago, but year-to-date collections remain above last year thanks to the state reinstating the gas tax. According to a news release, monthly collections totaled more than $2 billion, and year-to-date net tax revenue surpassed $21.1 billion, a […] Read more » budget and taxes Budget Surplus GBPI Georgia Georgia Lawmakers Georgia legislation surplus
Economic Justice Press Press Releases & Statements PRESS RELEASE: Georgia Budget and Policy Institute Releases 2025 Fiscal Year Budget Overview for the Department of Human Services (DHS) February 14, 2024 by Lauren Frazier ATLANTA, GEORGIA – The Georgia Budget and Policy Institute and its Director of Economic Justice, Ife Finch Floyd, have released a budget overview for the Department of Human Services (DHS) for the Amended Fiscal Year (AFY) 2024 and Fiscal Year (FY) 2025. In this overview, Floyd highlights the Governor’s proposed budget, which includes an increase in spending […] Read more » budget and taxes Budget Overview budget practices Budget Surplus child care services DECAL Department of Early Care and Learning early care and education early childhood education Economic Recovery equitable growth fiscal management Fiscal Policy GBPI Georgia Economy georgia-budget Ife Finch Floyd revenue estimates revenue growth state investments state spending state workforce Surplus Funds transparency Undesignated Reserves
Ashley Young Blog Higher Education A Black History Month Tribute: Celebrating the Gift of HBCUs and the Legacy of the Atlanta Student Movement February 2, 2024 / February 2, 2024 by Ashley Young At Georgia Budget and Policy Institute (GBPI), we envision a fair and inclusive Georgia where all people prosper. In keeping with that vision, we urge the state to honor the arduous journey of Black students and the invaluable role of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) in Georgia. As a North Carolinian, I grew […] Read more » black history month Budget Surplus college affordability Education Access HBCUs Higher Education
K-12 Education Press Press Releases & Statements PRESS RELEASE: GBPI Releases Comprehensive Analysis of Governor Kemp’s Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Proposal for K-12 Education January 31, 2024 by Lauren Frazier ATLANTA, GEORGIA – The Georgia Budget and Policy Institute (GBPI) proudly presents an in-depth analysis of Governor Kemp’s Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 budget proposal, shedding light on critical aspects that impact Georgia’s public schools. GBPI’s Education Director, Dr. Stephen Owens, has provided invaluable insights into the proposed budget, emphasizing both positive advancements and areas of […] Read more » Budget Overview budget practices Budget Surplus Dr. Stephen Owens equitable growth Fiscal Policy GBPI Georgia Economy georgia-budget higher ed k-12 education K-12 schools revenue growth state investments state spending Stephen Owens Surplus Funds transparency
Higher Education Press Press Releases & Statements PRESS RELEASE: Georgia Budget and Policy Institute (GBPI) Unveils Insights on 2025 Fiscal Year Budget for Higher Education January 30, 2024 by Lauren Frazier ATLANTA, GEORGIA – The Georgia Budget and Policy Institute (GBPI) is pleased to announce the release of its comprehensive overview of the proposed 2025 Fiscal Year Budget for Higher Education, authored by GBPI’s Education Analyst, Ashley Young. The report provides a detailed analysis of Governor Brian Kemp’s proposed budget allocations for the Board of Regents […] Read more » Ashley Young Budget Overview budget practices Budget Surplus college affordability equitable growth Fiscal Policy GBPI Georgia Economy georgia-budget higher ed Higher Education revenue estimates revenue growth state investments state spending Surplus Funds Technical College System of Georgia transparency Undesignated Reserves University System of Georgia
Economic Justice Press Press Releases & Statements PRESS RELEASE: GBPI’s Director of Economic Justice, Ife Finch Floyd, Releases Comprehensive Budget Overview for DECAL January 30, 2024 / January 30, 2024 by Lauren Frazier ATLANTA, GEORGIA –The Georgia Budget and Policy Institute (GBPI) is pleased to announce the release of a comprehensive budget overview for the Department of Early Care and Learning (DECAL), authored by Director of Economic Justice, Ife Finch Floyd. This overview provides a detailed analysis of the proposed budget allocations for critical early childhood education (ECE) […] Read more » budget and taxes Budget Overview budget practices Budget Surplus child care services DECAL Department of Early Care and Learning early care and education early childhood education Economic Recovery equitable growth fiscal management Fiscal Policy GBPI Georgia Economy georgia-budget Ife Finch Floyd revenue estimates revenue growth state investments state spending state workforce Surplus Funds transparency Undesignated Reserves
GBPI In The News Press GBPI president discusses 2024 legislative priorities, Governor Kemp’s budget proposal January 19, 2024 / January 23, 2024 by Lauren Frazier Georgia Budget and Policy Institute (GBPI) recently released its 2024 State Policy Priorities. Staci Fox, the president and CEO of GBPI, discussed it on Friday’s edition of “Closer Look.” Fox also gave an analysis of Governor Brian Kemp’s recent budget proposal. In his State of the State address, the Republican governor proposed spending “an additional $5 billion in the […] Read more » 2024 Policy Priorities 2024 tax Budget Surplus child care Economic Recovery economic stimulus equitable growth federal aid fiscal management Fiscal Policy flat tax GBPI Georgia Georgia Budget and Policy Institute Georgia Economy georgia-budget income tax shift public funds revenue estimates revenue growth state investments state spending state workforce Surplus Funds Undesignated Reserves Workforce Needs
Budget and Taxes Press Press Releases & Statements PRESS RELEASE: Georgia Budget and Policy Institute (GBPI) Analyzes Governor Kemp’s FY 2025 Budget Proposals: A Closer Look at Surpluses, Investments, and Opportunities January 18, 2024 / January 23, 2024 by Lauren Frazier ATLANTA, GEORGIA – The Georgia Budget and Policy Institute (GBPI) has conducted a comprehensive analysis of Governor Brian P. Kemp’s Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 budget proposals, revealing a landscape of record surpluses, strategic investments, and potential opportunities for Georgia’s future. Over the past three years, Georgia has witnessed unprecedented budget surpluses, leading to substantial additions […] Read more » budget and taxes budget practices Budget Surplus Economic Recovery equitable growth fiscal management Fiscal Policy Georgia Economy georgia-budget revenue estimates revenue growth state investments state spending state workforce Surplus Funds transparency Undesignated Reserves
Budget and Taxes Daniel Kanso, PhD Reports Overview of Georgia’s 2025 Fiscal Year Budget January 18, 2024 / January 18, 2024 by Daniel Kanso, PhD Introduction Over the last three years, Georgia has generated record budget surpluses. These surpluses have resulted in the state adding between 15 to 23% of total General Fund expenditures to its reserve accounts annually, reflecting unprecedented underestimates of state revenue collections. This year, Governor Brian P. Kemp’s $36.1 billion Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 budget proposal […] Read more » Budget Budget & Taxes Budget Surplus State Budget
K-12 Education Press Press Releases & Statements PRESS RELEASE: Georgia Budget and Policy Institute (GBPI) Unveils Insightful Report Titled “What is Chronic Absenteeism” January 9, 2024 by Lauren Frazier GEORGIA – The Georgia Budget and Policy Institute (GBPI) announces the release of its comprehensive report, “What is Chronic Absenteeism,” shedding light on the multifaceted factors contributing to K-12 absenteeism. The report, spearheaded by GBPI’s Education Director, Dr. Stephen Owens, delves into crucial aspects such as school transportation, mental health, the lingering impacts of the […] Read more » Budget Surplus early childhood education Fiscal Policy Georgia Economy Georgia schools georgia-budget k-12 education K-12 schools mental health revenue estimates School Buses state investments student poverty student transportation Surplus Funds transparency Undesignated Reserves
