David Schaefer Federal Policy Inclusive Economy for Immigrants Press Releases & Statements GBPI Comment to Improve Protections for Workers in Temporary Agricultural Employment in the United States September 3, 2025 / September 3, 2025 by David Schaefer By notice issued on 7/2/25, the Department of Labor (DOL, henceforth “the Department”) has published proposals for the rescission of rules published by the Department on April 29, 2024, governing aspects of the H-2A guest workers program. The Georgia Budget and Policy Institute (GBPI) submits the following comment in response to DOL request for comment […] Read more »
Blog David Schaefer Worker Justice Labor Day 2025: State Complacency and Federal Decisions Threaten Workers’ Economic Security September 1, 2025 / August 28, 2025 by David Schaefer Georgia is often cited as “no. 1 for business,” but developments in 2025 underscore the state’s history of disinvesting in workers’ access to a living wage, nutrition, healthcare and more. For example, 34 states have a minimum wage that is above the federal minimum wage of $7.25/hour, while Georgia’s state minimum wage remains below the […] Read more »
Blog David Schaefer Inclusive Economy for Immigrants World Refugee Day and Immigrant Heritage Month: Love Your Neighbor and Do Something June 20, 2025 / June 26, 2025 by David Schaefer Friday June 20, 2025 is World Refugee Day, and Immigrant Heritage Month is celebrated throughout the month of June. Both offer moments for reflection and encouragement as those of other nations come to US shores to help us form a more perfect union. Human migration is a human endeavor, repeating a pattern that has existed […] Read more »
David Schaefer Fact Sheets Federal Policy K-12 Education Federal Funding for Georgia Public Schools April 14, 2025 / April 14, 2025 by David Schaefer Federal funding by congressional district Source: University of Michigan, Federal Education Funding Data Dashboard Note: Due to rounding, totals may not precisely match figures in column. Federal Funds Support Every County School District Note 1: County School Systems Only, representing 90% of Georgia students Note 2: Atlanta Public School System is primarily located in […] Read more »
Ashley Young Budget Primer David Schaefer Education Higher Education Ife Finch Floyd K-12 Education Reports Georgia Education Budget Primer for State Fiscal Year 2025 August 8, 2024 / August 8, 2024 by Ashley Young This section is co-authored by Vice President of Research and Policy, David Schaefer, Director of Economic Justice Ife Finch Floyd and Senior Education Analyst Ashley Young. The 20-Year View In 2004, Georgia’s per capita spending on elementary, secondary education and higher education combined was 32nd in the nation; in 2021, it was 42nd. For 20 […] Read more » Budget child care services Education Georgia higher ed k-12 education K-12 schools lottery reserves Pre-K pre-K funding private school vouchers tcsg universities usg
David Schaefer GBPI In The News Inclusive Economy for Immigrants GBPI’s statement on the signing of House Bill 1105 May 1, 2024 / May 1, 2024 by David Schaefer GEORGIA – Governor Brian Kemp’s signing of the controversial House Bill 1105 into law on Wednesday marks a significant shift in the relationship between local law enforcement and federal immigration authorities. Sheriffs in Georgia will now be required to coordinate with federal immigration officials when someone in custody is suspected of being in the country […] Read more »
David Schaefer GBPI In The News GBPI’s statement on the signing of SB 233 April 23, 2024 by David Schaefer Statement by David Schaefer, Vice President of Research and Policy, GBPI: The Georgia Budget and Policy Institute is deeply disappointed by the signing of SB 233, a voucher bill that will divert crucial public money away from public K-12 schools. A previous version of the bill was estimated to cost as much as $150 million […] Read more »
David Schaefer GBPI In The News Inclusive Economy for Immigrants Press Releases & Statements GBPI Releases Statement on House Bill 1105 March 22, 2024 / March 22, 2024 by David Schaefer Georgia Budget and Policy Institute is deeply disappointed by the passage of HB 1105 by the state senate. HB 1105 effectively turns the entire state into a 287(g) jurisdiction, mandating deeper local cooperation with Immigration and Customs Enforcement. HB 1105 is a state mandate without any supportive funding. Based on prior data, it is expensive and strips scarce resources […] Read more »
David Schaefer GBPI In The News Press After U. of Georgia Killing, Lawmakers Seek Tougher Immigration Laws February 29, 2024 / March 14, 2024 by David Schaefer Republican lawmakers in Georgia are pushing to toughen state laws that govern detentions of undocumented migrants after a killing at a college campus sent shock waves through the state. Last Thursday, the body of Laken Riley, a 22-year-old woman, was found in a wooded area on the campus of the University of Georgia in Athens. According to […] Read more » anti-immigrant measures GBPI Georgia Georgia Lawmakers Georgia legislation immigrant rights immigration Immigration and Customs Enforcement State Government Undocumented immigrants
Blog Budget and Taxes Cash and Safety Net Criminal Legal System Reform David Schaefer Health Justice Higher Education Inclusive Economy for Immigrants K-12 Education People Powered Prosperity Worker Justice Sine Die 2023 Recap March 29, 2023 / September 5, 2023 by David Schaefer | 1 Comment on Sine Die 2023 Recap Legislative Session 2023 finished in the usual flurry of maneuvers and votes that lasted until the final minutes of Sine Die—the 40th and final day that the Georgia General Assembly meets each year. Throughout Sine Die, GBPI remained focused on our key priorities. The team and many partners pressed forward policies that support rural families, […] Read more » Budget flat tax Income Tax school vouchers Sine Die unemployment trust fund
