Georgia’s new lieutenant governor says private schools are an important part of education, and he wants to expand a program that provides them indirect public support. But Georgia has little idea which students benefit from this program or how private
Georgia’s lottery pays for both ends of student learning: pre- Kindergarten for four-year-olds, and HOPE scholarships for college and tech school students. But Pre-K fans complain waiting lists across the state for some 5500 children are proof the system is not as
In the wake of a new analysis showing the Georgia Lottery’s unrestricted reserve has crossed $600 million, in addition to the $500 million in reserves required by law, former state representative and candidate in the Democratic primary for governor Stacey Evans said in
Is an increase in Georgia’s “tobacco tax” the answer to reducing smoking rates as well as tobacco-related health care expenses? GBPI’s Laura Harker joined Closer Look with Rose Scott to discuss her report that said a raise in Georgia’s tobacco excise tax
Reformers emphasize the human costs and the racial inequities of mass incarcerations in the United States and Georgia. But saving taxpayer money was also a big reason state officials starting considering reforms to the criminal justice and judiciary systems. Read
For many college students, the toughest part of earning a bachelor’s degree is getting through those first two years of core classes and settling on a major area of study. To help alleviate this burden schools in the University System
This month marks the 25th anniversary of the first scholarships offered through the HOPE program, funded by Georgia Lottery proceeds. While state data shows six consecutive years of more money awarded in scholarships, some say there are issues that must
The Earned Income Tax Credit is a federal break for the working poor. Georgia could improve the health of lower-income residents by adopting a state version to go along with the federal one, according to the report from the Georgia
Tax credits and health care have recently occupied a prominent place in Georgia politics, thanks to the success of a program that helps rural hospitals. But there’s another potential tax credit that could have a positive impact on health in
Pencils, crayons, glue sticks, loose-leaf paper, rulers — these are some of the supplies that can help a student have a successful school year. But expensive school supplies are out of reach for some families. Read the full article on the
Submit public comment on Georgia’s Pathways to Coverage program extension by February 20th – just complete this easily fillable form:
