GBPI In The News Georgia colleges’ building boom skirts budget safeguards April 16, 2012 / January 17, 2020 by GBPI Admin 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. Read more » Alan Essig Augusta Chronicle University System of Georgia Walter Jones
GBPI In The News Report: Georgia levies some of highest income taxes on the working poor April 16, 2012 / January 17, 2020 by GBPI Admin 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 should help the working poor by enacting an earned income tax credit. It’s something that […] Read more » Alan Essig Michelle Writh State Taxes WABE NPR 90.1 FM working poor
GBPI In The News Op-ed: Less HOPE for those who contribute larger share of their income to the lottery April 16, 2012 / January 16, 2020 by GBPI Admin 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. Read more » Atlanta Journal-Constitution HOPE Scholarship Op-Ed Taifa Smith Butler
GBPI In The News Op-ed: Shot at real reforms fumbled yet again April 14, 2012 / January 16, 2020 by GBPI Admin The Atlanta Journal-Constitution features GBPI Executive Director Alan Essig’s Op-ed on the 2012 Legislative session.Read the Essay. Read more » Alan Essig Atlanta Journal-Constitution Op-Ed State Taxes
GBPI In The News Medicaid, PeachCare cope with cash problem April 13, 2012 / January 16, 2020 by GBPI Admin GBPI Director of Health Policy Timothy Sweeney is quoted on the Medicaid, PeachCare budget issues. Read the full article. Read more » Georgia Health News health medicaid PeachCare Tim Sweeney
GBPI In The News Georgia unemployment benefits among shortest in nation April 12, 2012 / January 16, 2020 by GBPI Admin Fannin Sentinel Editor Elaine Owen uses data from GBPI to report on unemployment benefits in Georgia. Read full article. Read more » Elaine Owen Fannin Sentinel Unemployment unemployment benefits
GBPI In The News Georgia jobless benefits among briefest in nation April 6, 2012 / January 16, 2020 by GBPI Admin Unemployment insurance data from the GBPI is referenced by reporters Christopher Quinn and Dan Chapman in an article in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Read full article. Read more » Atlanta Journal-Constitution Christopher Quinn Dan Chapman State Taxes Unemployment Unemployment Insurance
GBPI In The News How The New Tax Bill Will Work April 5, 2012 / January 16, 2020 by GBPI Admin GBPI Executive Director Alan Essig discusses how the new tax bill will change how consumers buy cars and shop online. Read the full article. Read more » Alan Essig GPB News Jeanne Bonner State Taxes
GBPI In The News Op-Ed: Law vital to health system April 5, 2012 / January 16, 2020 by GBPI Admin The Atlanta Journal-Constitution features GBPI Director of Health Policy Timothy Sweeney’s Op-ed on the Affordable Care Act. Read the Essay. Read more » Affordable Care Act Atlanta Journal-Constitution health Op-Ed Tim Sweeney
GBPI In The News Gov. Deal quietly achieves much of legislative agenda April 2, 2012 / January 17, 2020 by GBPI Admin GBPI Executive Director Alan Essig shares his thoughts on Governor Deal’s preference to work behind the scenes. Read the full article. Read more » Alan Essig Errin Haines Governor Deal Macon Telegraph
