GBPI In The News As HOPE marks 25 years, some say changes could aid more students September 7, 2018 / January 14, 2020 by Jhai James 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 be addressed to make the HOPE program more beneficial to students and cost-effective. Read the […] Read more » Budget Budget & Taxes Education Higher Education HOPE HOPE grants HOPE Scholarship
GBPI In The News Tax break could benefit working poor in Georgia September 2, 2018 / May 19, 2020 by Jhai James 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 Budget and Policy Institute. Read the complete article on the Rome News-Tribune website. Read more » Budget Budget & Taxes Earned Income Tax Credit Economic Security Low Income Tax Credit
GBPI In The News New tax break urged for working poor in Georgia September 1, 2018 / May 19, 2020 by Jhai James 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 Georgia by alleviating some of the burden of poverty, according to a new report. Read […] Read more » Budget Budget & Taxes Economic Security
GBPI In The News Local organization provides backpacks, school supplies to meet student needs August 14, 2018 / May 19, 2020 by GBPI Admin 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 Times Free Press website. Read more » Education K-12
GBPI In The News Inclusive Economy for Immigrants Costs of immigration enforcement largely untracked August 9, 2018 / May 19, 2020 by GBPI Admin ATLANTA – Most Georgia counties do not keep track of how much local taxpayer money goes toward their part in carrying out enhanced immigration enforcement, but the costs are likely substantial, according to a new report. Read the full article on the Valdosta Daily Times. Read more »
GBPI In The News New GBPI poll shows strong support for new taxes to boost education, families, health August 1, 2018 / May 19, 2020 by GBPI Admin A new poll commissioned by the Georgia Budget and Policy Institute shows a majority of those polled support programs and additional taxes in order to improve the state’s public schools, train workers, provide child care for working families, and expand health coverage. These four concepts are at the heart of a public policy initiative GBPI […] Read more » Higher Education Taifa Smith Butler tax breaks
GBPI In The News Policy experts say 2018 Farm Bill could impact Middle Georgia SNAP recipients July 13, 2018 / May 19, 2020 by GBPI Admin MACON, Ga. — The US Senate and House of Representatives are working on a new farm bill, but some worry about the changes it could bring to people who count on SNAP benefits for food. Any new farm bill has can have large impacts on Georgia’s economy, but some analysts are worried about how this […] Read more » Alex Camardelle SNAP
GBPI In The News Study: Minority of SNAP recipients spend benefits early each month July 11, 2018 / May 19, 2020 by GBPI Admin A well-known aspect of the monthly Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) payments is some recipients may spend most of their benefits early in the month, possibly resulting in trouble obtaining food later. Read the full article on the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Read more » Alex Camardelle SNAP
Budget Primer Claire Suggs K-12 Education Reports Georgia K-12 Education Budget Primer for State Fiscal Year 2019 July 1, 2018 / October 13, 2026 by Claire Suggs Download PDF Education Funding in Georgia: Financial Challenges for Schools Remain Lawmakers reached a critical benchmark with the 2019 budget: For the first time since 2002, they sent school districts the full amount of money calculated by the state’s formula for funding public schools. This marks important progress in supplying schools the resources necessary to […] Read more » Budget Education education-funding K-12 Quality Basic Education formula
Budget Primer Health Justice Laura Harker Reports Georgia Health Budget Primer for State Fiscal Year 2019 July 1, 2018 / October 13, 2026 by Laura Harker Download PDF Georgia Health Care Budget Overview Health care services are primarily delivered through three state agencies, the departments of Community Health, Public Health, and Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities. State funding for these three agencies totals $4.8 billion in 2019, which is about 19 percent of state general spending. General Fund appropriations for these […] Read more » Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities Budget health medicaid PeachCare Public Health uninsured rate
