Blog GBPI Needs Your Support on Giving Tuesday November 25, 2018 / January 14, 2020 by GBPI Admin Today is Georgia Gives Day on Giving Tuesday. Your support allows us to put facts front and center in our shared effort to promote evidence-based policy solutions for Georgia. We need your help today to build a more inclusive economy for Georgians. Together, we can show Georgia a better way. Please make a gift today. […] Read more »
Past Events Webinar: Follow the Money – A Primer on the Georgia State Budget September 26, 2018 by GBPI Admin The state budget is a reflection of Georgia’s priorities. How lawmakers choose to collect, and spend, tax revenue is a crucial question for the state’s economy and local communities’ ability to thrive. The GBPI team put together an overview of the 2019 state budget and discussed what’s ahead in a recent webinar called Follow the Money – […] Read more » Budget Budget & Taxes Georgia 2019 budget State Budget
GBPI In The News Local organization provides backpacks, school supplies to meet student needs August 14, 2018 / May 19, 2020 by GBPI Admin Pencils, crayons, glue sticks, loose-leaf paper, rulers — these are some of the supplies that can help a student have a successful school year. But expensive school supplies are out of reach for some families. Read the full article on the Times Free Press website. Read more » Education K-12
GBPI In The News Inclusive Economy for Immigrants Costs of immigration enforcement largely untracked August 9, 2018 / May 19, 2020 by GBPI Admin ATLANTA – Most Georgia counties do not keep track of how much local taxpayer money goes toward their part in carrying out enhanced immigration enforcement, but the costs are likely substantial, according to a new report. Read the full article on the Valdosta Daily Times. Read more »
GBPI In The News New GBPI poll shows strong support for new taxes to boost education, families, health August 1, 2018 / May 19, 2020 by GBPI Admin A new poll commissioned by the Georgia Budget and Policy Institute shows a majority of those polled support programs and additional taxes in order to improve the state’s public schools, train workers, provide child care for working families, and expand health coverage. These four concepts are at the heart of a public policy initiative GBPI […] Read more » Higher Education Taifa Smith Butler tax breaks
GBPI In The News Policy experts say 2018 Farm Bill could impact Middle Georgia SNAP recipients July 13, 2018 / May 19, 2020 by GBPI Admin MACON, Ga. — The US Senate and House of Representatives are working on a new farm bill, but some worry about the changes it could bring to people who count on SNAP benefits for food. Any new farm bill has can have large impacts on Georgia’s economy, but some analysts are worried about how this […] Read more » Alex Camardelle SNAP
GBPI In The News Study: Minority of SNAP recipients spend benefits early each month July 11, 2018 / May 19, 2020 by GBPI Admin A well-known aspect of the monthly Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) payments is some recipients may spend most of their benefits early in the month, possibly resulting in trouble obtaining food later. Read the full article on the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Read more » Alex Camardelle SNAP
GBPI In The News State representatives push for Medicaid expansion June 26, 2018 / May 19, 2020 by GBPI Admin ALBANY, GA (WALB) – Hundreds of thousands of people in Georgia cannot afford health insurance, but also don’t qualify for Medicaid. That’s according to Georgia lawmakers who want to change that. “About 1.2 million residents don’t have any health insurance,” said Laura Harker, a policy analyst with the Georgia Budget and Policy Institute (GBPI). Read the full article […] Read more » health Laura Harker Medicaid Expansion
GBPI In The News New report says Medicaid expansion would cover 473,000 more Georgians May 17, 2018 / May 19, 2020 by GBPI Admin A new report estimates that a full Medicaid expansion in Georgia would provide health insurance to 473,000 more residents in 2019. The Urban Institute policy brief, released Wednesday, is the latest to predict the effect of expansion on the state. Read the full article on Georgia Health News. Read more » Affordable Care Act Medicaid Expansion Taifa Smith Butler
GBPI In The News Tuition stable at GA colleges, but living costs going up May 5, 2018 / May 19, 2020 by GBPI Admin Many Georgia college students got some good news when the state’s Board of Regents voted at its April meeting to not raise tuition next school year — but that doesn’t mean students won’t be paying more to go to school this fall. The cost to live on campus at most public colleges and universities is going up. Read […] Read more » Higher Education Jennifer Lee
