GBPI In The News In Search of Rural Jobs, States Weigh Strategy With Checkered Past March 30, 2017 / January 16, 2020 by GBPI Admin In rural communities across the country, jobs are disappearing and people are moving away, driving a desperation that helped elect Donald Trump president. But as state lawmakers look for ways to bring life to these long-struggling areas, many are falling prey to a complex economic development approach, pushed hard by investment firms that stand to […] Read more » Rural jobs tax breaks Wesley Tharpe
GBPI In The News Rural jobs bill meets opposition March 24, 2017 / January 15, 2020 by GBPI Admin ATLANTA — A complex plan to connect investors with rural businesses striving to grow has run into resistance from some lawmakers wary of the potential cost to the state. The proposal, sponsored by Rep. Jason Shaw, R-Lakeland, would offer a tax break to companies willing to take a chance on agribusinesses and other rural employers looking […] Read more » business tax incentives State Taxes Wesley Tharpe
GBPI In The News GOP scrambles to save health bill March 24, 2017 / January 15, 2020 by GBPI Admin WASHINGTON — Republican leaders late Thursday conceded major changes to their Obamacare replacement plan in a last-minute effort to win over holdouts within the GOP who had opposed the bill. Read the full article on The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Read more » American Health Care Act Laura Harker medicaid
GBPI In The News Income tax among number of proposals reworked by Georgia Senate panel March 24, 2017 / January 15, 2020 by GBPI Admin A key Senate committee completed a two-day taxapalooza Wednesday by voting to cut the top state income tax rate, clarify that e-retailers must collect sales taxes for online purchases by Georgians, and eliminate sales taxes on taxi and limo rides. Read the full article on The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Read more » Income Tax Legislature Wesley Tharpe
GBPI In The News Inclusive Economy for Immigrants Immigration debate fuels worry about H-1B program March 9, 2017 / April 2, 2020 by GBPI Admin Emory University employs about 300 foreign workers under temporary visas, assigning them to a wide range of research projects. Their work “is part of our core mission,” says Philip Wainwright, vice provost for global strategy. “The program and the research we think benefits the United States and benefits human kind.” Emory is one of the […] Read more » immigration Wesley Tharpe
GBPI In The News Georgia’s outlook uncertain if replacement for Obamacare passes March 7, 2017 / January 15, 2020 by GBPI Admin How would the new health care plan proposed by congressional Republicans affect Georgia?Much of the impact has yet to be analyzed. Under many of the plan’s elements, though, the states would be treated similarly. One striking change nationwide would fulfill a longtime GOP campaign promise: The newly unveiled American Health Care Act would eliminate the […] Read more » health Laura Harker medicaid
GBPI In The News Lawmakers differ over impact of flat tax March 6, 2017 / January 15, 2020 by GBPI Admin State lawmakers took a step toward adopting a flat rate for income taxes on Wednesday, although the measure drew resistance from dozens of Democrats. The bill, sponsored by Rep. Jay Powell, R-Camilla, would tax all income at the same rate of 5.4 percent. Read the full article on The Tifton Gazette. Read more » Budget & Taxes EITC Wesley Tharpe
GBPI In The News School choice presents challenges in rural Georgia February 28, 2017 / January 15, 2020 by GBPI Admin This year could be a big one for school choice. State lawmakers are considering expanding a program that gives tax credits to Georgians who help bankroll private school scholarships. Supporters say the program gives students in public schools better access to other education options. But for many Georgians, especially those living in rural communities, those options are […] Read more » Claire Suggs Education K-12
GBPI In The News Proposed ‘education savings account’ will be costly for taxpayers and benefit affluent city dwellers February 23, 2017 / January 15, 2020 by GBPI Admin Georgia taxpayers could soon be funding private schools to the tune of nearly $1 billion a year or more, disproportionately benefiting well-off families in urban areas. An “education savings account” program would cost only about $39 million in its first year, but would balloon to an estimated $710 million in its third year, according to […] Read more » Claire Suggs K-12 State Budget
GBPI In The News Ga. plans boost to foster care funds February 10, 2017 / January 16, 2020 by GBPI Admin Georgia’s 2018 budget could be ready for a House vote as early as next week. The human resources budget funds programs for children, the elderly and others with special needs. Foster care accounts for the largest part, according to a report by the Georgia Budget and Policy Institute. Read the full article on Rome News-Tribune. Read more » Department of Human Services foster-care State Budget
