A Briefing on Georgia’s Budget: The Big Picture (Updated)

A Briefing on Georgia’s Budget: The Big Picture (Updated)

Carolyn Bourdeaux, director of the Center for State and Local Finance, presented an update to an earlier budget presentation on Jan. 18, 2017 at the Atlanta Economics Club. This presentation provided an overview of the Georgia budget by addressing structural revenue dilemmas, current economic constraints, areas of concern in the state’s expenditures, and other forces affecting the state budget. It also adds information about Gov. Nathan Deal’s fiscal year 2018 budget proposal.

January 18, 2017

Grading the Candidates’ Tax Plans: What Will Clinton and Trump Do for You?

Grading the Candidates’ Tax Plans: What Will Clinton and Trump Do for You?

On Oct. 13, 2016, CSLF and FRC hosted a special presentation analyzing what Hillary Clinton’s and Donald Trump’s tax plans will mean for you and the U.S. economy. The experts discussed the major features of each presidential candidate’s plan, including changes to personal income tax and corporate tax, implications for federal tax revenue, changes to tax burdens across income groups and more.

October 13, 2016

Georgia’s Community Improvement Districts (Presentation)

Georgia’s Community Improvement Districts (Presentation)

Lindsay Kuhn, a fellow at the Center for State and Local Finance, presented “Georgia’s Community Improvement Districts” on June 24, 2016, at the Andrew Young School. […]

June 28, 2016

A Briefing on Georgia’s Budget: The Big Picture

A Briefing on Georgia’s Budget: The Big Picture

Carolyn Bourdeaux, director of the Center for State and Local Finance, presented “Georgia’s Budget: The Big Picture” on Nov. 12, 2015 at […]

November 12, 2015

Forecasting School Districts’ Revenues and Expenditures

Forecasting School Districts’ Revenues and Expenditures

Nicholas Warner, a research associate, presented research on forecasting for school district revenues and expenditures at the Georgia Association of […]

November 10, 2015

Connecticut Fiscal Comparisons

Connecticut Fiscal Comparisons

Carolyn Bourdraux, associate professor of public management and policy, made a presentation before the Connecticut legislature Sept. 30, 2015, and it includes information on […]

October 8, 2015

State Tax Commissions and Tax Reform Proposals

State Tax Commissions and Tax Reform Proposals

Rahul Pathak, a graduate research assistant, presented a review of comprehensive state tax reforms at the Association for Budgeting and Financial […]

October 5, 2015

Analysis of the Impact of Tax Incentives on the Consumption of Electric Vehicles

Analysis of the Impact of Tax Incentives on the Consumption of Electric Vehicles

Laura Wheeler, a senior research associate, and Mels de Zeeuw, M.A. (economics), presented their work on electric vehicle tax incentives […]

September 30, 2015

Dynamic Revenue Analysis: Experience of the States FTA Presentation

Dynamic Revenue Analysis: Experience of the States FTA Presentation

Senior Research Associate Peter Bluestone presented the findings of a report, “Dynamic Revenue Analysis: Experience of the States,” at the […]

September 26, 2015

Georgia Municipal Incorporation and Annexation Concerns and Practices in Other States

Georgia Municipal Incorporation and Annexation Concerns and Practices in Other States

Senior Research Associate Laura Wheeler presented municipal incorporation and annexation in Georgia, as well as practices in other states before a Georgia […]

September 23, 2015