Rising Tuition Not Just A Georgia Problem
One of the more interesting semi-public power plays during this year’s General Assembly has been between legislators and the Board of Regents. Georgia’s Constitution insulates the Board of Regents and…
Monthly Archives: February 2016
Become A Georgia Budget Expert: Where Are The Dollars Spent?
In this third installment of Become a Budget Expert from PolicyBEST, we see how the state plans to spends your money this year. The two largest state policy expenditures are…
Become A Georgia Budget Expert: How Is It Funded?
In the second installment of Become a Budget Expert, we discuss the three areas that make up state funding: taxes and fees, bonds, and the rainy day fund. Taxes and…
Become A Georgia Budget Expert: The Basics
In the state of Georgia, every one of these issues comes back to the budget. We have to have a balanced budget every year. We have critical needs in Education,…
Deal Reached On Craft Brewery Tours & Sales
Legislation will not be needed this year to fix the Department of Revenue’s recent re-interpretation of rules that govern Georgia’s Craft Breweries and the sales associated with their tours. The…