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,
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
(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
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
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
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
After a year of study, Georgia House and Senate leaders announced Wednesday that they’d back suspending a tax break for data centers and increasing requirements for film companies to receive one of the most lucrative tax credits in the country.
ATLANTA, GEORGIA – The Georgia Budget and Policy Institute (GBPI) issued a statement today in response to the announcement by Georgia legislative leaders on plans to elevate requirements for film companies to qualify for the state’s film tax credit. These proposed
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
Every weekday morning and afternoon, a fleet of yellow buses rolls out all over the state, picking up and dropping off Georgia students. Keeping all those wheels turning isn’t cheap – Georgia’s school districts combined spend more than $1.2 billion
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