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Press Releases & Statements
Cobb County so poor it has to lay off teachers?
GBPI data is cited in this article on cuts to school funding in Cobb County; read full article here.
Veto sidetracks tax breaks for medical charities
GBPI Executive Director Alan Essig is quoted in this article on Gov. Deal’s decision to veto tax breaks for food banks and medical charity clinics; read full article here.
Federal cutbacks hurt, but Georgia’s safety net can respond creatively
The Saporta Report covers GBPI’s Spring Policy Forum; read full article here.
Thousands of Georgia veterans could be left out of Medicaid
GBPI Director of Health Policy Tim Sweeney is quoted in this article on health coverage for Georgia veterans; read full article here.
Bill To Boost Tourism, Startups
GBPI Executive Director Alan Essig is quoted in this article on Gov. Deal’s bill to tourism and start up businesses; read full article here.
More for Less?
The Columbus Ledger-Enquirer features GBPI Executive Director Alan Essig’s op-ed on budget cuts to Georgia’s education system; read full article here.
Legislative session marked by juvenile, ethics, video-game reforms
GBPI Executive Director Alan Essig is quoted in this article on the 2013 legislative session; read full article here.
Political bad tidings on Good Friday
GBPI Executive Director Alan Essig is quoted in this article on fair tax in Georgia; read full article here.
Ga. lawmakers propose replacing income tax with sales tax increase
GBPI Executive Director Alan Essig is quoted in this article on state income tax legislation; read full article here.
Georgia Policy Analyst Says State Budget Needs Improvement
GBPI Executive Director Alan Essig is interviewed by WABE’s Michelle Wirth; read full article here.

