Next Tuesday, Nov. 4, Georgians will head to the polls to vote in what could be one of the most competitive elections in the state’s modern history. But you may be unaware that the most lasting legacy you can create
Executive Director Alan Essig was quoted in this article about the HOPE scholarship; read full article here.
Georgians will vote November 4th whether to permanently enshrine the state’s top income tax rate of 6 percent in the state’s constitution. The so-called “tax-cap” amendment sounds American as apple pie, right? No one looks forward to the day their
A new study released by the Georgia Budget and Policy Institute is a stark reminder of what’s gone on over the last decade or more in the state; read full article here. Read more here: http://www.macon.com/2014/10/19/3371443_gbpi-survey-reveals-the-fragile.html?rh=1#storylink=cpy
Here is a status report on the state of education in Georgia, from someone who knows: “Delayed instructional initiatives, depleted reserves, increased class sizes, frozen wages, deferred maintenance and negligible bus replacement. It doesn’t take great imagination to envision what
Schools across Georgia continue to scramble to meet students’ needs as they cope with years of deep cuts in state funding. A new Georgia Budget and Policy Institute survey of school systems finds districts raised class sizes and cut instructional
GBPI saluted five remarkable Georgians at its 10th anniversary “Possibility Gala” dinner Oct. 2, 2014 in Atlanta. About 330 people, including lawmakers from both parties, rose often to deliver standing ovations for the honorees and for sentiments expressed by speakers
At the Capitol, at PTA meetings and at community meetings across the state, GBPI’s experts make the case for better access to education, health care and opportunity for all Georgians. Watch this three-minute video to see how we work to
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:
