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Day: February 27, 2013

Meeting to educate taxpayers on budget cuts – The gathering is in response to Floyd County Schools’ recent RIF cut

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Meeting to educate taxpayers on budget cuts – The gathering is in response to Floyd County Schools’ recent RIF cut

February 27, 2013 / January 16, 2020 by GBPI Admin

GBPI Executive Director Alan Essig is mentioned in this article;  read full story here.

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Georgia’s Reaction to Reports of Welfare Waste Poses Administrative Nightmare

Author Blog Cash and Safety Net Melissa Johnson

Georgia’s Reaction to Reports of Welfare Waste Poses Administrative Nightmare

February 27, 2013 / January 16, 2020 by Melissa Johnson

This week the General Assembly began considering House Bill 138 (HB 138), legislation designed to discourage the misuse of cash benefits under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program. Though seemingly well-intentioned, the bill could present a huge logistical challenge for retailers, all in an attempt to remedy a problem that may not be […]

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