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Presentations
What Federal TANF Cuts Could Mean to the State Budget
On Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2012, Voices for Georgia’s Children hosted its eighth annual pre-legislative session breakfast for the Georgia Children’s Advocacy Network (GA-CAN!). GA-CAN! members presented their 2012 legislative priorities and coalition legislative opportunities. GBPI Senior Policy Analyst Clare Richie presented What Federal TANF Cuts Could Mean to the… [Read more]
FY 2012 Budget Overview
The state budget is more than just a list of numbers. It is perhaps one of the single most important documents created by policymakers. From our education system to criminal justice to human services, the state budget decides what services Georgians receive and the quality of those services. In the… [Read more]
Advancing Georgia’s 1930s Tax System to the Modern Day
Taxes are essential to ensuring Georgia can provide important services for its residents and to make strategic investments that promote job growth. Georgia’s tax system has proven inadequate in meeting the needs of a growing, modern state. Now more than ever, policymakers must take a comprehensive approach to tax reform… [Read more]
Healthcare 2010 and Beyond: A Symposium Exploring the Health Care Law and What it Means for Georgia
In 2010, as part of a joint effort, the Georgia Budget & Policy Institute participated in a statewide tour to educate Georgians about the Affordable Care Act and its implications on the state. GBPI was one of four sponsors that traveled to six Georgia communities, including Athens, Butler, Macon, Rome,… [Read more]
