GBPI In The News State picks Deloitte to craft waiver plan on health coverage June 10, 2019 / March 18, 2021 by Alex Welch The state said Monday that it has picked Deloitte Consulting as the winner of an almost $2 million consulting contract to develop health care ‘’waivers’’ for Georgia’s Medicaid program and the private insurance market. Jennifer Owens, GBPI deputy director, said, “We are excited to learn that this critically important process is moving forward. We’re […] Read more » health Jennifer Owens medicaid
GBPI In The News Study: Georgia’s shortcomings threaten to undermine economic growth May 16, 2019 / January 14, 2020 by GBPI Admin Despite decades of sometimes spectacular growth, a new study warns Georgia cannot afford to ignore some dangerous trends often masked by good economic news. “We’ve got to do a better job in evaluating the kinds of economic development incentives that we use to draw people to our state,” said GBPI’s Alex Camardelle. Read the full story […] Read more » Alex Camardelle economy Jobs
GBPI In The News Opinion: Waivers Should Extend Coverage, Improve Cost May 8, 2019 / January 14, 2020 by GBPI Admin The Patients First Act (SB 106) could significantly change health care in Georgia, but questions remain. Medicaid expansion has proven successful and the Section 1115 waiver can increase Medicaid income eligibility up to the poverty line, but state leaders are signaling that the waiver might instead address other ways of reforming Medicaid. Read the full […] Read more » Education Higher Education HOPE Scholarship Lottery
GBPI In The News Ga. board proposes plan to plug $25 million dual enrollment shortfall May 2, 2019 / January 14, 2020 by GBPI Admin State officials recently pitched a plan to plug a potential $25 million budget gap in Georgia’s popular, but increasingly expensive, dual enrollment program by not paying for books and fees for the upcoming school year. GBPI’s Jennifer Lee offered her thoughts on the current state of dual enrollment in Georgia. Read the full story at […] Read more » Dual Enrollment Higher Education Jennifer Lee
GBPI In The News Closer Look: PROSPER Georgia April 18, 2019 / January 14, 2020 by GBPI Admin A group of workforce advocates have come together to form a new organization dedicated to building an “inclusive economy,” and it’s called PROSPER Georgia. GBPI’s Alex Camaradelle joined Closer Look with Rose Scott to explain this new initiative. Listen to the full interview on WABE. Read more » Alex Camardelle PROSPER Georgia Workforce Development
GBPI In The News In 2019, Georgia tax legislation dipped – that could change in 2020 April 11, 2019 / January 14, 2020 by GBPI Admin After adding up the fiscal notes from this year’s General Assembly, it seems that the legislation on tax breaks has slowed in anticipation for 2020 when all seats are up for election. Bills stalled in the House that would require economic analysis on legislation that involves tax breaks. GBPI analyst Danny Kanso states in the article, “If […] Read more » Budget tax
GBPI In The News School bus drivers: This job shouldn’t be a dead end March 26, 2019 / January 16, 2020 by GBPI Admin Georgia has been shifting more of the cost of student transportation, including bus driver health insurance, to school districts, many of which are still suffering from the recession. GBPI’s Stephen Owens offered his thoughts on how the state should reconsider its commitment to student transportation. Read the full story at the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Read more » K-12 Stephen Owens student transportation
GBPI In The News Medicaid waiver proposal clears Georgia House panel March 22, 2019 / January 16, 2020 by GBPI Admin Legislation authorizing Republican Gov. Brian Kemp to pursue a Medicaid waiver was recently approved by a state House panel, potentially giving Georgia more flexibility to use federal funding but also capping who’s covered by an expansion. GBPI’s Laura Harker said the bill should be amended to extend Medicaid benefits fully to levels called for under […] Read more » health Laura Harker medicaid
GBPI In The News Who’s On Medicaid In Georgia? It Might Not Be Who You Think March 8, 2019 / January 14, 2020 by GBPI Admin As originally broadcast on WABE 90.1 FM on Thursday, March 7, 2019 There’s lots of talk about Medicaid in Georgia these days, especially as state lawmakers consider whether to give Gov. Brian Kemp the ability to tweak and maybe expand the program. And there are lots of misconceptions about who actually qualifies for the federal […] Read more » health Laura Harker medicaid
GBPI In The News Ga. Senate Rejects School Voucher Bill March 6, 2019 / January 14, 2020 by GBPI Admin After a two-hour fiery debate, the Georgia Senate rejected a bill that would have essentially created a school voucher program. Senate Bill 173 would let parents put money the state allocates for their child in public school into an Education Savings Account (ESA). GBPI’s Stephen Owens said similar programs in other regions haven’t been successful. “We’ve seen […] Read more » Education K-12 school vouchers Stephen Owens
