Budget and Taxes Fact Sheets K-12 Education Library Policy Areas Funding Cuts Affect HOPE Program June 22, 2011 / January 15, 2020 by GBPI Admin The FY 2012 budget allocates $650 million in total funding for programs that provide financial assistance for post-secondary education. The majority of the funding is provided by state lottery games. Download the PDF. Read more » Education Fact Sheet FY 2012 HOPE Scholarship State Budget
Budget and Taxes Fact Sheets Library Policy Areas Major Changes to HB 388 Still Reduces Revenues and Benefits Top Earners April 11, 2011 / January 15, 2020 by GBPI Admin When fully implemented, tax changes in HB 388 will result in an annual revenue loss of $141 million to $185 million—revenue losses Georgia can’t afford. This fact sheet provides an overview of significant changes to the revised bill. Download the PDF. Read more » Fact Sheet HB 388 House Bill 388 State Budget State Taxes
Budget and Taxes Fact Sheets Library Policy Areas Senate Budget Continues Cuts, Leaves Georgians with Critical Gaps in Service March 30, 2011 / January 15, 2020 by GBPI Admin This policy brief provides an analysis of House Bill 78, which was approved by the Senate with few major adjustments. The bill continues historical cuts to state agencies, adding to the nearly $2.5 billion in budget cuts enacted over the past three years. Download the PDF. Read more » Budget Budget & Taxes Budget Cuts Fact Sheet HB 78 House Bill 78 State Budget
Budget and Taxes Fact Sheets Health Justice Library Policy Areas Increase Georgia’s Cigarette Tax by $1 per Pack to Lessen Health Care Costs March 30, 2011 / January 15, 2020 by GBPI Admin Georgia currently has the fourth lowest cigarette tax nationally with a per pack rate of 37 cents. Increasing the per pack tax rate by $1 would generate at least $350 million, which could be used to offset some of the proposed cuts to health care. Download the PDF. Read more » cigarette tax Fact Sheet health State Taxes
Budget and Taxes Fact Sheets Library Policy Areas State and Local Tax Contribution of Undocumented Immigrants March 14, 2011 / January 15, 2020 by GBPI Admin Undocumented immigrants in Georgia annually contribute an estimated $407 million in state and local taxes. This fact sheet provides an updated estimate for the 2006 Georgia Budget & Policy Institute report. Download the PDF. Read more » Fact Sheet State Taxes Undocumented immigrants
Budget and Taxes Fact Sheets K-12 Education Library Policy Areas House Bill 78 Means Less for Education March 14, 2011 / January 15, 2020 by GBPI Admin This fact sheet provides an analysis of the proposed FY 2012 budget and its impact on education. Download the PDF. Read more » Education Fact Sheet FY 2012 HB 78 House Bill 78 State Budget
Budget and Taxes Cash and Safety Net Fact Sheets Library Policy Areas Still ‘Down to the Bone’ with Modest Gains March 11, 2011 / January 15, 2020 by GBPI Admin This fact sheet provides an analysis of the proposed FY 2012 budget for the Department of Human Services. Download the PDF. Read more » Department of Human Services Economic Security Fact Sheet FY 2012 Safety Net
Budget and Taxes Fact Sheets Library Policy Areas House Bill 78: More Budget Cuts, Fewer Services March 11, 2011 / January 15, 2020 by GBPI Admin This fact sheet provides an analysis of the proposed FY 2012 budget. Download the PDF. Read more » Budget Budget & Taxes Budget Cuts Fact Sheet FY 2012 HB 78 House Bill 78 State Budget
Budget and Taxes Fact Sheets Library Policy Areas Lawmakers Should Examine Tax Breaks When Prioritizing State Spending March 10, 2011 / January 15, 2020 by GBPI Admin As resources remain low and demands brought on by a growing population and a severe recession remain high, spending through the tax code must be evaluated and weighed against direct spending. Download the PDF. Read more » Fact Sheet State Taxes tax breaks
Budget and Taxes Fact Sheets Library Policy Areas Income Tax Evens Out the Burden for Families January 5, 2011 / January 15, 2020 by GBPI Admin One of the largest questions for tax reform is “Who pays?” A dramatic shift from income to sales tax means middle- and low-income Georgians will foot more of the bill. Download the PDF. Read more » Fact Sheet State Taxes
