GBPI In The News GBPI chief Taifa Smith Butler: Georgia needs more investment in human capital January 7, 2016 / January 16, 2020 by GBPI Admin As next Monday’s opening of of the General Assembly draws closer, the Georgia Budget and Policy Institute held a meet and greet luncheon this week to introduce Executive Director Tiafa Smith Butler to Southwest Georgia. Read more. Read more » Education K-12 Legislature Taifa Smith Butler