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Sine Die 2022: Improvements to Health and Education Affordability Are Coming, But Risky Tax Legislation Passes, too

/ by Caitlin Highland

This year’s Legislative Session finished in a flurry of last-minute votes that extended late into the night on Sine Die, the last day the General Assembly meets each year. GBPI remained focused on our key priorities, fighting against policies that would create or reinforce barriers keeping people of color, rural Georgians and families with low […]

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Crossover Day 2022: Strong Health and Economic Legislation Cross Over, But Dangerous Tax Threat Remains

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Crossover Day 2022: Strong Health and Economic Legislation Cross Over, But Dangerous Tax Threat Remains

/ by Caitlin Highland

Yesterday, March 15, marked Crossover Day 2022, the day by which a bill generally must pass out of its legislative chamber of origin to be considered by the other chamber this session. Several important bills passed out of their chamber and are now eligible to be approved before Sine Die, the end of Georgia’s Legislative […]

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Breaking Down the Federal Recovery Proposal

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Breaking Down the Federal Recovery Proposal

/ by Caitlin Highland

The recovery legislation taking shape in the House of Representatives will allow our families and our economy to achieve our long-term potential by reducing longstanding racial and economic inequity. It expands opportunity, creates jobs, lowers the costs of health care and makes economy-boosting investments that will improve Georgians’ lives—investments paid for by rebalancing the tax […]

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Fostering Recovery and Prosperity: Guidelines for Georgia Agencies Receiving American Rescue Plan Funds

/ by Caitlin Highland

Under the American Rescue Plan, several state agencies are set to receive significant funding to help address the effects of the pandemic. For example, the Department of Education has an additional $4.3 billion for emergency relief for public schools, the Department of Early Care and Learning received an additional $607 million for child care assistance and the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental […]

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Sine Die 2021: Lawmakers Can Do More to Put People First

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Sine Die 2021: Lawmakers Can Do More to Put People First

/ by Caitlin Highland

The 2021 Legislative Session has officially ended. Much of the session was focused on efforts to undermine democracy and voting rights. Legislators also approved several bills that hinder economic prosperity and did not advance several measures that would put people first. However, some bills that passed do mark positive movement toward improved outcomes in our […]

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Crossover Day 2021: Lawmakers Approve Some People-First Measures, But More Needed

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Crossover Day 2021: Lawmakers Approve Some People-First Measures, But More Needed

/ by Caitlin Highland

Yesterday marked Crossover Day 2021, the day by which a bill generally must pass out of its legislative chamber of origin to be considered by the other chamber this session. Several important bills passed out of their chamber and are now eligible to be approved before Sine Die, the end of Georgia’s Legislative Session. Georgia’s […]

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Georgia Can Create a State-Level EITC to Improve Infant Health

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Georgia Can Create a State-Level EITC to Improve Infant Health

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Georgia has the potential to be a great place to live and raise a family, but right now we are falling short on that promise. Our schools are underfunded, our workers lack critical protections, and too many Georgians cannot access adequate health care. In fact, Georgia ranks No. 46 out of all states for children’s […]

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