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Increase Georgia’s Cigarette Tax by $1 per Pack to Lessen Health Care Costs
Georgia currently has the fourth lowest cigarette tax nationally with a per pack rate of 37 cents. Increasing the per…
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State and Local Tax Contribution of Undocumented Immigrants
Undocumented immigrants in Georgia annually contribute an estimated $407 million in state and local taxes. This fact sheet provides an…
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House Bill 78 Means Less for Education
This fact sheet provides an analysis of the proposed FY 2012 budget and its impact on education. Download the PDF.
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Still ‘Down to the Bone’ with Modest Gains
This fact sheet provides an analysis of the proposed FY 2012 budget for the Department of Human Services. Download the…
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House Restores Proposed Health Care Cuts; Opens Potential Medicaid Shortfall
This fact sheet provides an analysis of the proposed FY 2012 budget and its impact on Medicaid and the State…
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House Bill 78: More Budget Cuts, Fewer Services
This fact sheet provides an analysis of the proposed FY 2012 budget. Download the PDF.
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Lawmakers Should Examine Tax Breaks When Prioritizing State Spending
As resources remain low and demands brought on by a growing population and a severe recession remain high, spending through…
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Income Tax Evens Out the Burden for Families
One of the largest questions for tax reform is “Who pays?” A dramatic shift from income to sales tax means…
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Reducing Exemptions is Good Tax Reform, But Taxing Groceries is Highly Regressive
All exemptions, credits, and deductions should be examined and weighed against each other and against the principles of tax reform.…
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