GBPI In The News Report: Mental health care in short supply in Hall, Northeast Georgia June 28, 2016 / January 15, 2020 by GBPI Admin Mental health care providers are in short supply across Northeast Georgia, according to a new report from the Georgia Budget and Policy Institute. Read more. Read more » coverage-gap health health-care medicaid Medicaid Expansion
GBPI In The News Report: Georgia students go hungry during the summer June 24, 2016 / January 15, 2020 by GBPI Admin Georgia is among six states that “missed out” on the most federal funding for feeding children from low-income households, according to a new report. Read more. Read more » child-poverty Melissa Johnson Safety Net
GBPI In The News Child poverty continues to plague Georgia June 21, 2016 / January 16, 2020 by GBPI Admin Georgia fell slightly in an annual ranking of how children and families fare as the state continues to be plagued by a high percentage of children in poverty and parents without a secure job. Read more. Read more » child-poverty Melissa Johnson Safety Net
Featured Past Events Women Working Ahead: An Economic Opportunity Agenda for Georgia Women June 17, 2016 / January 16, 2020 by GBPI Admin Thank you to our sponsors, speakers and guests for making Women Working Ahead: An Economic Opportunity Agenda for Georgia Women an incredible success! A recap of the Aug. 26 event hosted by the Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta is available in case you couldn’t make it. And explore a recap of supporters thoughts, tweets and remarks […] Read more » 2016 events Women Working Ahead
GBPI In The News Georgia ranks 38th in school spending June 15, 2016 / January 16, 2020 by GBPI Admin If you want to start a debate in the Georgia Legislature, ask this question: Are we spending enough on our schools? Read more. Read more » Claire Suggs Education K-12 public-schools school-spending
GBPI In The News New OT rule not a hit with Georgia employers May 18, 2016 / January 16, 2020 by GBPI Admin New rules for overtime prompt the expected divide in metro Atlanta: criticism from employers, support among workers and their advocates Read more. Read more » economy overtime wages Wesley Tharpe
GBPI In The News Tax credit intended to lure donations to rural hospitals May 15, 2016 / January 16, 2020 by GBPI Admin Dozens of rural hospitals — many struggling to keep their doors open — could see millions of dollars in donations if a new tax credit works as hoped. Read more. Read more » health health-care Rural hospitals tax credit Tim Sweeney
GBPI In The News Taifa Butler discusses recent legislative session May 6, 2016 / January 16, 2020 by GBPI Admin Public radio interview covers important accomplishments, omissions from the 2016 Georgia Legislature Read more. Read more » Budget Budget & Taxes coverage-gap health Legislature State Budget Taifa Smith Butler
GBPI In The News Georgia lifts food stamp ban on drug offenders April 26, 2016 / January 16, 2020 by GBPI Admin Gov. Nathan Deal plans to sign a bill Wednesday to lift the lifetime ban on food stamps for convicted drug felons. Read more. Read more » food stamps Safety Net SNAP
GBPI In The News Lawmakers make small progress, avoid big mistakes April 9, 2016 / January 15, 2020 by GBPI Admin While bills focused on controversial social issues like medical cannabis oil and religious liberty soaked up most of the attention, lawmakers also focused on some little-noticed but important initiatives. Read more. Read more » coverage-gap food stamps health Legislature Safety Net Taifa Smith Butler
