GBPI Executive Director Alan Essig believes Governor Deal’s 2013 budget maintains the status quo in Georgia and does not do much to boost the state’s overall economy. Essig is quoted in the full article.
GBPI Executive Director Alan Essig discusses bonds and special projects and how politics influence which pets projects receive funding. Essig calls bonds “the way they reward folks” in the Legislature. Read full article here.
GBPI Executive Director Alan Essig is quoted on Baxter plant incentives issue and whether or not it is beneficial to the state. Read full article here.
GBPI Director of Healthy Policy Tim Sweeney discusses $63 million funding gap for health insurance plans for state workers and retirees. Tim is quoted in the full article.
Former Superintendent Stan DeJarnett sought input from the Georgia Budget and Policy Institute in 2008 prior to making a decision on the senior tax exemption in Morgan County. Read full article here.
GBPI Executive Director Alan Essig discusses Georgia’s unemployment rate with Associated Press Reporter Errin Haines. Read the full article here.
GBPI Executive Director Alan Essig is quoted on the necessity for transparency and accountability with regards to the University System of Georgia’s “public-private ventures” program and each college’s president having broad autonomy over their respective institution. Read the full article.
GBPI Executive Director Alan Essig discusses the findings from a recent report, The Impact of State Income Taxes on Low-Income Families in 2011, by the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities with WABE Reporter Michelle Writh: “The report highlights the need for action. Georgia
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution features GBPI Deputy Director Taifa Butler’s Op-ed on HOPE’s shortcomings and the necessity of HOPE reform.Read the Essay.
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution features GBPI Executive Director Alan Essig’s Op-ed on the 2012 Legislative session.Read the Essay.
The Georgia Department of Human Services has clarified that SNAP recipients can use their EBT card with any unspent SNAP benefits in November.
However, as DHS reported before, the November SNAP benefits will be suspended until federal funds are available.
If you are in need of food, you can find a local food bank here.
Submit public comment on Georgia’s Pathways to Coverage program extension by February 20th – just complete this easily fillable form:
