
Weekly Update February 15, 2013
Latest GBPI Overview of 2013 Fiscal and Tax Policy Bills HB 80, passed the full House last week and is now set to be considered by the Senate. It is a series of mostly technical changes to the new system

Latest GBPI Overview of 2013 Fiscal and Tax Policy Bills HB 80, passed the full House last week and is now set to be considered by the Senate. It is a series of mostly technical changes to the new system

Dubbed the Georgia Renaissance Act, House Bill 128 would create $30 million worth of new tax credits aimed at revitalizing local downtowns, making it one of Georgia’s costliest economic development programs. The proposal calls for a mix of tax incentives
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: