Author: Alex Welch

Alex serves as a communications associate at GBPI, where he is primarily responsible for the organization’s print and digital publishing, including its website, email and social media.

Fact Sheet: Breaking Down the Federal Recovery Proposal

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Fact Sheet: Breaking Down the Federal Recovery Proposal

/ by Alex Welch

    Several policies included in ongoing federal recovery discussions have the power to rebalance our tax code, support our people and transform our economy. These include: Fostering Healthy Communities A pathway for Georgians and others in states that haven’t expanded Medicaid coverage to access the program The ability for states to extend Medicaid coverage […]

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Letter Urges Congress to Make Child Tax Credit Permanent

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Letter Urges Congress to Make Child Tax Credit Permanent

/ by Alex Welch

Last month, GBPI joined more than 20 Georgia organizations in sending a letter to the state’s federal delegation urging them to make the CTC expansions permanent and fully inclusive in this next legislative package.  Dear Georgia Federal Delegation, The expanded Child Tax Credit (CTC) in the American Rescue Plan will help all families succeed, providing […]

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Recap | Reimagining Revenue: Changing Georgia’s Tax Code Is Critical for Racial Equity

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Recap | Reimagining Revenue: Changing Georgia’s Tax Code Is Critical for Racial Equity

/ by Alex Welch

This year, GBPI hosted a fall policy forum, Reimagining Revenue: Changing Georgia’s Tax Code Is Critical for Racial Equity. This free, virtual event made available to the public focused on the contents of GBPI’s newest report, Reimagining Revenue: How Georgia’s Tax Code Contributes to Racial and Economic Inequality. This year’s fall policy forum highlighted how […]

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Georgia Can Leverage .9 Billion in American Rescue Plan Funds to Jumpstart Recovery

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Georgia Can Leverage $4.9 Billion in American Rescue Plan Funds to Jumpstart Recovery

/ by Alex Welch

    Georgia will receive $4.9 billion in federal emergency relief and infrastructure funding as part of the American Rescue Plan. This money is meant to be used to support Georgians as they recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. Gov. Brian Kemp is overseeing how the state will spend this money. State leaders should use the […]

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Make the Child Tax Credit Expansion Permanent

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Make the Child Tax Credit Expansion Permanent

/ by Alex Welch

    One major provision of the American Families Plan extends the Child Tax Credit (CTC) expansion, originally created by the American Rescue Plan, through 2025 and increases the amount to $3,600 per child under age 6 and $3,000 per child age 6 through 17. What does this expansion do? This expansion increases the amount […]

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#RecoverGA Digital Day of Action Toolkit

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#RecoverGA Digital Day of Action Toolkit

/ by Alex Welch

    Congress is finalizing legislation meant to support recovery for Georgia and the entire country. GBPI will lead a digital day of action on Thursday, June 3, for Georgians and organizations statewide to join together in demanding our federal lawmakers build the most secure safety net they can with these recovery plans. Key safety […]

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Senate Approves Changes to Fiscal Year 2022 Budget

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Senate Approves Changes to Fiscal Year 2022 Budget

/ by Alex Welch

Update on 3/23: The Senate approved changes to House Bill 81 by a vote of 54-0. This budget proposal now moves to a conference committee between the House and Senate. The Senate Committee on Appropriations has approved changes to House Bill 81, the proposal for Georgia’s Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 budget, which will take effect […]

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House Appropriations Approves Changes to Fiscal Year 2022 Budget

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House Appropriations Approves Changes to Fiscal Year 2022 Budget

/ by Alex Welch

This morning, the House Committee on Appropriations approved changes to House Bill 81, the proposal for Georgia’s Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 budget, which will take effect on July 1. This proposal now moves to the full House floor for a vote. Gov. Kemp’s initial budget proposal included $1.2 billion in continued budget cuts, following the […]

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GBPI In The News

Unemployed Georgians Approaching Dec. 26 Financial Cliff

/ by Alex Welch

A large swath of jobless people and their families being pushed toward a financial cliff while the state’s economic recovery is slowed by their distress. Tens of thousands of Georgians have already seen their pandemic benefits dry up, and more will join them as federal programs expire. More than 400,000 Georgians are currently jobless, according […]

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