Welcome to the Georgia Budget & Policy Institute
The Georgia Budget & Policy Institute works to advance lasting solutions that expand economic opportunity and well-being for all Georgians. We produce research and state budget analysis to show Georgia ways to provide equitable education, health care and opportunity for everyone. Here you can browse our research or find ways to get involved.
Recent Publications
Scholarships are a Better Way to Use Lottery Dollars Than Student Loans
As the country finds itself in another historic recession, Georgia faces an opportunity to focus state …
Georgia Can Create a State-Level EITC to Improve Infant Health
Georgia has the potential to be a great place to live and raise a family, but right now …
New Poll Shows Georgians Support People-First Policies
GBPI launched People-Powered Prosperity (PPP) in 2018 with a foundational research report that laid out policies Georgia lawmakers …
Funder Spotlight: The Kendeda Fund
The Kendeda Fund has supported GBPI since 2016, when the foundation launched its Atlanta portfolio. At that time, …
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In the News
Poll: Georgia’s Business Tax Incentives Need Oversight
Georgia has earned a reputation for being one of the most business friendly states in
Kemp Rolls Out Medicaid Plans
Federal health officials have given formal approval to Gov. Brian Kemp’s request for a waiver
Challenges Loom After Federal Approval of Kemp Health Plan
Gov. Brian Kemp held a signing ceremony at the Georgia Capitol to mark the federal
