Ashley Young Budget Primer David Schaefer Education Higher Education Ife Finch Floyd K-12 Education Reports Georgia Education Budget Primer for State Fiscal Year 2025 August 8, 2024 / August 8, 2024 by Ashley Young This section is co-authored by Vice President of Research and Policy, David Schaefer, Director of Economic Justice Ife Finch Floyd and Senior Education Analyst Ashley Young. The 20-Year View In 2004, Georgia’s per capita spending on elementary, secondary education and higher education combined was 32nd in the nation; in 2021, it was 42nd. For 20 […] Read more » Budget child care services Education Georgia higher ed k-12 education K-12 schools lottery reserves Pre-K pre-K funding private school vouchers tcsg universities usg
Criminal Legal System Reform Press Press Releases & Statements PRESS RELEASE: GBPI Releases Statement on Governor’s Signing of SB 63 Expanding Mandatory Cash Bail May 1, 2024 / May 5, 2024 by Lauren Frazier GEORGIA – Governor Brian Kemp has signed into law legislation that significantly broadens the scope of offenses necessitating cash bail for release from jail. The legislation, signed on Wednesday, introduces dozens of new offenses that now require cash bail, including criminal trespassing and two or more instances of failing to appear in court for a traffic citation. In response […] Read more » Brian Kemp Cash Bail Criminal Legal Systems Fines and Fees GBPI Georgia governor kemp mandatory cash bail protest Ray Khalfani SB 63 trespassing
Budget and Taxes Daniel Kanso, PhD GBPI In The News Georgia’s net tax collections decreased in February April 24, 2024 / May 7, 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 Daniel Kanso danny kanso GBPI Georgia Georgia tax revenue collections georgia-budget
GBPI In The News Press Stephen Owens Kemp signs private-school vouchers bill April 23, 2024 / May 7, 2024 by Stephen Owens ATLANTA – Gov. Brian Kemp signed a private-school vouchers bill Tuesday, culminating a fight Republicans have waged for years to give students in low-performing schools another option. Senate Bill 233, which the GOP-controlled General Assembly passed last month largely along party lines, will offer vouchers worth up to $6,500 to parents of children enrolled in […] Read more » GBPI Georgia Georgia Lawmakers Georgia legislation k-12 education K-12 schools private school vouchers SB 233 school vouchers Senate Bill 233 vouchers
Daniel Kanso, PhD GBPI In The News Georgia sees its tax collections dip again in March April 16, 2024 / April 16, 2024 by Daniel Kanso, PhD THE CENTER SQUARE — Georgia officials again reported decreased net tax collections, though overall, the state’s finances appear to be strong, according to state numbers and an analyst for a leading Georgia policy group. “Through nine months of FY 2024, Georgia’s tax revenue collections remain strong and more than sufficient to finance the costs of […] Read more » GBPI Georgia Georgia Lawmakers Georgia legislation school vouchers
GBPI In The News Press Stephen Owens Georgia House speaker aims to persuade resistant Republicans in voucher push March 14, 2024 / March 27, 2024 by Stephen Owens ATLANTA — Georgia House Speaker Jon Burns is leaning into the push to pass a voucher plan funding private school tuition and home schooling, looking to change the minds of fellow Republican skeptics. Burns made what he said was his first-ever appearance at a House Education Committee meeting Wednesday. He urged the panel to advance […] Read more » GBPI Georgia Georgia Lawmakers Georgia legislation k-12 education K-12 schools private school vouchers SB 233 school vouchers Senate Bill 233 vouchers
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
GBPI In The News Ife Finch Floyd Press Tens of thousands of Georgians risk losing food aid because of state’s new labor rules • Georgia Recorder March 6, 2024 / March 14, 2024 by Ife Finch Floyd Food aid advocates claim that a Georgia agency’s refusal to apply for federal work exemption is putting thousands of Georgians at risk of losing much-needed monthly food payments. As of July 1, more than 87,000 adults without children in Georgia must work at least 80 hours per month to receive benefits from the Supplemental Nutrition […] Read more » food aid Food Assistance food insecurity food justice GBPI Georgia Georgia Lawmakers Georgia legislation work requirements
David Schaefer GBPI In The News Press After U. of Georgia Killing, Lawmakers Seek Tougher Immigration Laws February 29, 2024 / March 14, 2024 by David Schaefer Republican lawmakers in Georgia are pushing to toughen state laws that govern detentions of undocumented migrants after a killing at a college campus sent shock waves through the state. Last Thursday, the body of Laken Riley, a 22-year-old woman, was found in a wooded area on the campus of the University of Georgia in Athens. According to […] Read more » anti-immigrant measures GBPI Georgia Georgia Lawmakers Georgia legislation immigrant rights immigration Immigration and Customs Enforcement State Government Undocumented immigrants
Daniel Kanso, PhD GBPI In The News Press Georgia Lawmakers Move to Limit Nation’s Largest Film Incentive February 8, 2024 / March 14, 2024 by Daniel Kanso, PhD After a year of study, Georgia House and Senate leaders announced Wednesday that they’d After studying the issue for the last eight months, Georgia lawmakers unveiled a proposal on Wednesday to limit the state’s lucrative film and TV tax incentive. Georgia has the largest production tax credit in the country, with $1.24 billion in credits certified last […] Read more » accountability Budget & Taxes film tax credit GBPI Georgia Georgia Lawmakers Georgia legislation State Government transparency
