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Op-ed: Legislature ‘24: Rethink education funding so all kids get equitable shot
Stephen Owens
January 2, 2024
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution features GBPI Director of Education, Stephen Owens’, op-ed on how Georgia lawmakers can use the 2024 Legislative Session to reform the way Georgia funds its public schools, making them more equitable for all. Dr. Owens sheds light
Advancing Transparency and Accountability in Georgia’s Tax Code: Key Recommendations for Informed Fiscal Oversight
Danny Kanso
December 12, 2023
Transparency in the state tax code impacts Georgians and allows state policymakers to understand where taxpayer dollars are going. Through consistent evaluations, the state can provide the tools necessary for lawmakers to weigh decisions on tax incentives, just
Exploring the Context and Implementation of Georgia’s New College Completion Grants Program
Ashley Young
November 30, 2023
Executive Summary Access to education, regardless of race or economic background, is a widely shared value. Yet, for many Georgians, especially those of color, the expense of a higher education is an absolute barrier. Equitable need-based aid can
Georgia’s $16 Billion Question: Will the State Equitably Invest in Its People?
Danny Kanso
October 31, 2023
Executive Summary Georgians deserve a state government that meets its obligations fully. Through a deliberative appropriations process, policymakers can allocate a historic level of resources to address the most critical needs facing Georgia families. The massive amount of
2023 State of Working Georgia: Short-Lived Recovery Reflects Long-Term Barriers
Ray Khalfani
October 23, 2023
Executive Summary Ongoing reliance on state-level, race-neutral job market measures provide an incomplete picture of the health of Georgia’s workforce. On the surface, Georgia has maintained a robust job market with a low overall unemployment rate of 3.3%. This low
Schools Left with the Bill: Results of GBPI 2023 School District Survey
Stephen Owens
October 10, 2023
This report was co-authored by Jariel Davis, a fellow in the Southern Education Leadership Initiative, a program within the Southern Education Foundation. Every year, the Georgia Budget & Policy Institute (GBPI) distributes a survey to each public school
Welcomed, Yet Not Welcome: Exploring Georgia’s Role in Immigration Enforcement and Detention
Crystal Muñoz
September 27, 2023
Executive Summary Georgia’s immigrants enhance Georgia’s social fabric through linguistic and cultural diversity and meet the state’s growing demand for entrepreneurial business acumen through an ability to navigate complex social dynamics and generate outside-the-box, globally minded business strategies. Immigrants are
GBPI’s 2023 Farm Bill Recommendations to Improve the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
Ife Finch Floyd
September 25, 2023
No one should go hungry simply because they cannot afford the cost of food. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), also known as Food Stamps, helps about 700,000 Georgia households put food on the table and protects them
From Barriers to Bridges: Expanding Access to Higher Education and Workforce Training in Georgia
Ashley Young
September 8, 2023
This report was co-authored by Education Analyst Ashley Young and Senior Analyst, Worker Justice & Criminal Legal Systems, Ray Khalfani. Executive Summary The education-to-workforce bridge is one of many critical pathways to economic security for Georgians. However, policy