
Georgia legislative preview: Budget, taxes and job growth are top priorities
GBPI Executive Director Alan Essig is quoted by Walter Jones of the Florida Times-Union on tax reform for the current legislative session. View the full article.

GBPI Executive Director Alan Essig is quoted by Walter Jones of the Florida Times-Union on tax reform for the current legislative session. View the full article.

For Immediate Release ATLANTA (January 6, 2012) – For a second time, Georgia Trend magazine has named Alan Essig, executive director of Georgia Budget and Policy Institute, as one of the “100 Most Influential Georgians.” The influential business magazine recently

For Immediate Release ATLANTA (January 6, 2012) – The Georgia Budget & Policy Institute (GBPI) today announced the addition of four new additions to its Board of Directors. Heidi Davison Heidi Davison brings a wealth of community relations and advocacy experience

Criminal justice reform is long overdue in Georgia. Last fall the Governor, Lt. Governor, and Speaker of the House created a Special Council on Criminal Justice Reform. In November the Council released a special report, which contained an analysis of

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
The Georgia Department of Human Services has clarified that SNAP recipients can use their EBT card with any unspent SNAP benefits in November.
However, as DHS reported before, the November SNAP benefits will be suspended until federal funds are available.
If you are in need of food, you can find a local food bank here.
Submit public comment on Georgia’s Pathways to Coverage program extension by February 20th – just complete this easily fillable form: