Examining HOPE awards across household incomes, by institution, and factoring in tuition costs provides a telling picture of the distribution of HOPE dollars. The majority of HOPE awards go to students from households with incomes of $100,000 or less. However,
Posted by Clare S. Richie Next week, the House of Representatives is expected to pass deep cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) – previously known as food stamps. Every Georgia family that participates in SNAP would see their
The Georgia Budget & Policy Institute’s new report Georgia’s Income Tax Essential for State’s Economy and Families examines Georgia’s income tax, provides a comprehensive overview of the economies of no-income-tax states, and outlines why income taxes are essential to Georgia’s
Posted by Wesley Tharpe Looking to grow their economies and create jobs, lawmakers across the country spend billions each year on various tax credits, exemptions, and deductions for businesses in their state. Georgia is certainly no exception, with business tax
To meet 21st century business demands, Georgia must get more students into colleges, universities and technical schools, and make sure they graduate with skills that will help them, their families, and the state secure a prosperous future. This policy report
As posted in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution Posted by Taifa Smith Butler Georgia’s commitment to graduate 250,000 more college students by 2020 is a worthy goal — and a necessary one if the state wants to remain competitive in an economy
As posted in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution Posted by: Alan Essig As we look back at the 2012 legislative session, it’s clear that Georgia lawmakers missed opportunities to make much needed reforms. Instead of taking up comprehensive tax reform that would
To hard-working Georgians, it may come as a surprise that the state taxes many of them pay on their wages aren’t going toward local schools, roads, health care or public safety —they’re going right back into their employer’s pockets. Georgia
In order to grow jobs and maintain a strong economy Georgia policy makers need to get Georgia’s fiscal house in order. Maintaining our AAA bond rating and making the investments in education, transportation, and healthcare are vital for a strong
Some claim that Georgia’s public policies should emulate those of Texas; however, a review of the Texas economic model by the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities clearly shows why Texas is not a model Georgia can or should follow.
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