Cash and Safety Net Coronavirus Fact Sheets Inclusive Economy for Immigrants Stephanie Angel Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals and Eligibility for Georgia Unemployment Insurance April 2, 2020 / October 13, 2026 by Stephanie Angel Download PDF With thousands of Georgians across the state being laid off from their jobs, unemployment insurance (UI) is one of the most important tools Georgia has to keep workers afloat during this public health and economic crisis. Georgia is home to approximately 20,900 active Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) beneficiaries. Since the program began […] Read more » coronavirus COVID-19 Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals
Blog Higher Education Inclusive Economy for Immigrants Jennifer Lee Stephanie Angel Every Georgian Deserves Access to Higher Education February 21, 2020 / June 18, 2020 by Jennifer Lee Co-authored by Policy Fellow Stephanie Angel and Senior Policy Analyst Jennifer Lee Diana graduated from Gainesville High School at the top of her class in 2014. She started attending the University of North Georgia (UNG), taking a lower course load than she wanted, because she could not afford to go to school full-time. Though she […] Read more » daca Higher Education
Budget and Taxes Cash and Safety Net Health Justice Higher Education Inclusive Economy for Immigrants K-12 Education Worker Justice GBPI 2020 Policy Priorities January 7, 2020 / June 18, 2020 by Jennifer Owens The Georgia Budget and Policy Institute’s goal is to shine a light on people-first policies that help all Georgians share in the state’s prosperity. These are the policy priorities GBPI will track during 2020. Many are part of our People-Powered Prosperity campaign. For more insights throughout session, be sure to follow @GaBudget on Twitter and […] Read more » Budget Budget & Taxes
Blog Budget and Taxes Inclusive Economy for Immigrants Supreme Court To Hear Arguments on Fate of DACA Program November 12, 2019 / May 19, 2020 by Stephanie Angel The Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program was established in 2012 and granted some undocumented immigrants brought to the United States as children temporary relief from deportation. Since its inception, DACA has provided relief to approximately 21,110 individuals who have made a home and built a life in Georgia, contributing to our communities as […] Read more » Budget Budget & Taxes daca immigration tax cuts
Fact Sheets Health Justice Inclusive Economy for Immigrants Laura Harker Five-Year Waiting Period Is a Barrier to Immigrant Health Care Access October 21, 2019 / May 19, 2020 by Laura Harker | 1 Comment on Five-Year Waiting Period Is a Barrier to Immigrant Health Care Access Before 2017, the national uninsured rate for children declined for nearly 10 years; however, the share of uninsured children suddenly increased that year (the most recent year available). In Georgia, the number of children without health insurance increased by 21,000. There are many reasons that progress to covering more children has stalled, including cuts to […] Read more » CHIP health immigrants immigration medicaid PeachCare
Blog Community Impact Inclusive Economy for Immigrants Athens Listening Session: Students, Caregivers and Community Leaders Look to Create New Opportunities September 25, 2019 / April 2, 2020 by Caitlin Highland Last month, GBPI staff continued our series of listening sessions around the state by spending two days in Athens. We started our Tuesday with students at a health care certification program. These students—all women of color—had entered the program to be able to improve their financial security. Many were unaware until entering the program what […] Read more » GBPI Listens health medicaid
Health Justice Inclusive Economy for Immigrants Laura Harker Reports Opportunities for Georgia to Best Leverage Medicaid Waivers September 9, 2019 / October 13, 2026 by Laura Harker | 1 Comment on Opportunities for Georgia to Best Leverage Medicaid Waivers Download PDF Federal health care waivers allow states to “waive” or be exempt from certain federal health program requirements. States can try new approaches to managing health programs if they meet certain requirements for federal approval. Many Georgians face challenges when trying to access quality health care and health-related services. About 1.4 million residents lack […] Read more » health medicaid waivers
Blog Higher Education Inclusive Economy for Immigrants Jennifer Lee Extending In-State Tuition to “Dreamers” Creates Opportunity for Georgia April 23, 2019 / May 26, 2020 by Jennifer Lee Marisol Estrada decided to attend Armstrong State, now part of Georgia Southern University, because it was in her hometown of Savannah and she could save on living expenses. She learned that tuition didn’t increase after 15 credit hours, so she enrolled in at least 18 credit hours each semester. She worked multiple jobs on campus, […] Read more » daca Dreamers Education Higher Education HOPE Scholarship immigration private schools public university
Budget and Taxes Cash and Safety Net Health Justice Higher Education Inclusive Economy for Immigrants K-12 Education Worker Justice GBPI 2019 Policy Priorities January 7, 2019 / February 26, 2021 by Jhai James The Georgia Budget and Policy Institute works to build a more inclusive economy so that everyone can participate and thrive. We believe Georgia can be a state where everyone has a chance at a decent job so they can raise a family, can go to a doctor when they get sick and attend great public […] Read more »
Blog Cash and Safety Net Inclusive Economy for Immigrants Jennifer Owens Worker Justice Potential Changes to Public Charge Would Negatively Impact Georgia Families, Economy November 1, 2018 / May 19, 2020 by Jennifer Owens | 1 Comment on Potential Changes to Public Charge Would Negatively Impact Georgia Families, Economy On October 10, the federal administration released a proposal to radically change the U.S. immigration system by redefining the terms by which an immigrant would be considered likely to become a so-called “public charge.” If enacted, the proposed rule would likely cause a significant drop in legal immigration and hurt Georgia’s children, families and economy. […] Read more » economy immigration Jobs public charge
