GBPI’s new report, State of Working Georgia 2011, paints a troubling picture of how everyday Georgians are faring in today’s economy. Over the past decade and especially since the downturn of 2007, working Georgians have faced massive job loss, rising
Vital state services may face further budget cuts. Most state agencies have seen their budgets cut by an average 14 percent, and many more by 20 percent or higher. So while the state’s revenue growth (6.8 percent) through October is
Every day, Georgians work hard to support their families. More than 300,000 working families are low income and struggle to provide for their daily needs and their futures. The Georgia Budget & Policy Institute’s series, Strengthening the Foundation, examines the
In talking about taxes, GBPI often says that Georgia is a low tax state. We cite data from the Census Bureau and Bureau of Economic Analysis that ranks Georgia between 37th and 43rd in several state and local revenue measures
Undocumented immigrants in Georgia annually contribute an estimated $407 million in state and local taxes.
Submit public comment on Georgia’s Pathways to Coverage program extension by February 20th – just complete this easily fillable form:
