Month: September 2025

GBPI Public Comment with RISE Committee Recommendations

The Georgia Budget and Policy Institute’s (GBPI) mission is to advance lasting solutions that expand economic opportunity and well-being for all Georgians. GBPI welcomes the opportunity to comment on the Department of Education’s proposal notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) addressing the

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Critical SNAP Updates

The Georgia Department of Human Services has clarified that SNAP recipients can use their EBT card with any unspent SNAP benefits in November.  

DHS states: “Households may continue to redeem benefits issued to their electronic benefit transfer (EBT) card prior to Nov. 1, 2025, at any SNAP authorized retailer.” 

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 your comment on the Georgia Pathways to Coverage Program

Submit public comment on Georgia’s Pathways to Coverage program extension by February 20th – just complete this easily fillable form: