Blog Budget and Taxes Taifa Smith Butler New State Budget Marks Progress, Leaves Important Work Undone May 7, 2018 / May 19, 2020 by Taifa Smith Butler Georgia’s new annual budget signed into law by Gov. Nathan Deal last week marks a positive step forward on education and a few other crucial issues, yet also falls short of addressing some of the state’s most pressing needs. The approved spending plan for the 2019 budget year that begins July 1, 2018 includes a […] Read more » Budget & Taxes Education FY 2019 Governor Deal K-12 Legislature medicaid Medicaid Expansion State Budget
Blog Budget and Taxes Wesley Tharpe This Year’s Flurry of Tax Breaks Highlights Need for Better Process May 19, 2017 / January 14, 2020 by Wesley Tharpe Georgia is falling behind the majority of states including several of its Southeast neighbors when it comes to making sure tax breaks deliver taxpayers a good return on investment. Twenty-seven states plus the District of Columbia now maintain policies that subject business tax breaks and other economic development subsidies to some sort of objective review […] Read more » Budget & Taxes Governor Deal State Taxes tax breaks Wesley Tharpe
Blog Claire Suggs Education Reform Commission – Can We Talk About the Cost? May 27, 2015 / January 16, 2020 by Claire Suggs The Education Reform Commission established by Gov. Nathan Deal spent a lot of time talking about money in recent months. Its members considered an alternative approach to distributing state funds that gives districts greater flexibility in using those dollars. They also discussed differences in students’ needs and changing how funds are allocated based on those […] Read more » Education Governor Deal K-12 State Budget
Blog Wesley Tharpe Tax Policy a Quality of Life Topic in 2015 and Beyond May 20, 2015 / January 17, 2020 by Wesley Tharpe Taxes are nobody’s favorite expense. Most people view them as simply a nuisance bill to pay or as an added cost on a major purchase. Average Georgians rarely give state tax policy a second thought, especially compared to critical challenges like education and health care. But few issues matter more to the pocketbooks of Georgia […] Read more » Governor Deal State Budget State Taxes Wesley Tharpe
Alan Essig Author Budget and Taxes Revenue Growth Makes State Budget Woes Less Worse July 17, 2013 / January 15, 2020 by Alan Essig Although Georgia’s revenue growth trend is positive, the state still faces significant budget problems. First, some good news: According to a preliminary report of the Georgia Office of the Treasurer, revenue from all sources, including those collected by the Georgia Department of Revenue, grew 5.9 percent in the 2013 fiscal year that ended June 30th. […] Read more » Alan Essig Budget Budget & Taxes Budget Cuts Governor Deal State Budget
GBPI In The News Governor signs $19.3 billion state budget May 9, 2012 / January 17, 2020 by GBPI Admin GBPI Executive Director Alan Essig believes Governor Deal’s 2013 budget maintains the status quo in Georgia and does not do much to boost the state’s overall economy. Essig is quoted in the full article. Read more » 2013 budget Alan Essig Athens Banner-Herald Errin Haines Governor Deal Online Athens State Budget
GBPI In The News Gov. Deal quietly achieves much of legislative agenda April 2, 2012 / January 17, 2020 by GBPI Admin GBPI Executive Director Alan Essig shares his thoughts on Governor Deal’s preference to work behind the scenes. Read the full article. Read more » Alan Essig Errin Haines Governor Deal Macon Telegraph
GBPI In The News Lawmakers gut Ga. gov’s tax credit proposal March 9, 2012 / January 16, 2020 by GBPI Admin GBPI Policy Analyst Wesley Tharpe is quoted on Governor Deal’s tax credit proposal. Read full article. Read more » CBS News cbsnews.com Governor Deal Ray Henry State Taxes tax credit Wesley Tharpe
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
