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Tax Reform Matters: “Very Little Has Been Done For Decades”

There is nothing flashy about a couple hundred people crowded into a room where the discussion is about state government revenue strategy.  As a photo opportunity, it’s not a great one.  But in Georgia, there might be nothing more important going on during these hot summer days.

The Special Council on Tax Reform and Fairness gaveled itself into action this week in Atlanta.  Media, lobbyists and others with skin in the game filled a huge conference room.  This fall the Council will propose ideas to stabilize state government’s wobbly income stream and make it less vulnerable to economic downturns.  The impact on Georgians could be profound. Continue reading

July 29, 2010 Posted by | Uncategorized | , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment