Blog Coronavirus Prosper GA Ray Khalfani Worker Justice State of Working Georgia in the COVID-19 Crisis June 1, 2020 / September 17, 2020 by Ray Khalfani Nearly two and a half months into the nationwide crisis responses to the COVID-19 pandemic, recent economic data continue to reveal the vulnerability of our nation’s workforce and how it turns to the unemployment insurance (UI) safety net. Georgia has begun reopening, considering options for austerity measures and awaiting potential federal action in hopes of […] Read more » Budget Cuts coronavirus state of working UI Unemployment
Alex Camardelle Blog Cash and Safety Net Community Impact Coronavirus People Powered Prosperity Unlock TANF Reserves to Serve Families in Need May 13, 2020 / October 13, 2026 by Alex Camardelle | 1 Comment on Unlock TANF Reserves to Serve Families in Need Download PDF Dear Governor Kemp and Director Rawlings, Thank you for your service and dedication to our state during this very difficult time. We know you are working to lessen the economic harm caused by the pandemic while attempting to reduce the spread of the virus and protect as many Georgians as possible. As a […] Read more »
Alex Camardelle Blog Coronavirus People Powered Prosperity Ray Khalfani Worker Justice State of Working Georgia Before and During COVID-19 April 17, 2020 / November 17, 2020 by Alex Camardelle This blog was co-authored by Senior Policy Analyst Alex Camardelle and Research Associate Ray Khalfani On March 13, 2020 the President of the United States declared a national emergency in response to the global coronavirus pandemic. To protect the public’s health, the Centers for Disease Control began recommending social distancing, with executive orders at the […] Read more » coronavirus COVID-19 economy Jobs Unemployment
Blog Coronavirus Inclusive Economy for Immigrants Stephanie Angel Implement Immigrant-Inclusive Policies During the COVID-19 Crisis April 15, 2020 / April 28, 2020 by Stephanie Angel Key Takeaways Thus far, many state and federal efforts to mitigate the health and economic effects of COVID-19 have excluded some or all immigrants. One out of every 10 Georgians is an immigrant; addressing their health and economic wellbeing is critical. Georgia should extend emergency Medicaid, which immigrants can access, to include testing, treatment and, […] Read more » coronavirus COVID-19 health immigration SNAP TANF Unemployment
Alex Camardelle Cash and Safety Net Coronavirus Fact Sheets Learning the Basics People Powered Prosperity TANF Funding and COVID-19: A Critical Opportunity April 8, 2020 / October 13, 2026 by Alex Camardelle Download PDF Gap Between Black and white children The COVID-19 pandemic will have an outsized impact on Black Georgians, who are overrepresented in the low-wage workforce, so support for the safety net is critical for preventing the widening of racial disparities. Georgia’s harsh rules and disinvestment have impacted Black families, who, because slavery and […] Read more » coronavirus COVID-19 NSRT TANF
Alex Camardelle Blog Cash and Safety Net Coronavirus Jennifer Lee Child Care Policy Changes in Response to COVID-19 Crisis April 6, 2020 / May 19, 2020 by Jennifer Lee | 1 Comment on Child Care Policy Changes in Response to COVID-19 Crisis This blog was co-authored by Senior Policy Analyst Alex Camardelle Key Takeaways Georgia’s child care system is fiscally fragile, and many providers are forced to close due to the COVID-19-induced recession. State and federal policy responses help meet the immediate crisis, but Georgia’s providers and parents will need long-term assistance as well. Georgia’s economic recovery […] Read more » Caps child care Childcare and Parent Services coronavirus covid19
Alex Camardelle Cash and Safety Net Fact Sheets People Powered Prosperity COVID-19 Update: State and Federal Unemployment Insurance Changes in Georgia April 3, 2020 / October 13, 2026 by Alex Camardelle | 1 Comment on COVID-19 Update: State and Federal Unemployment Insurance Changes in Georgia Download PDF Unemployment insurance (UI) provides compensation to workers recently laid off due to no fault of their own. Georgia is expected to see unprecedented demand for UI during the coronavirus pandemic. Estimates show the economy will shed up to 608,000 jobs before the summer months, with the brunt of job losses felt by workers […] Read more » coronavirus COVID-19 Safety Net Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Unemployment
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 Budget and Taxes Cash and Safety Net Coronavirus Health Justice Higher Education Jennifer Owens K-12 Education People Powered Prosperity Worker Justice CARES Act to Deliver Booster Shot of Additional Relief to Families, Economy Amid COVID-19 Crisis April 1, 2020 / October 13, 2026 by Jennifer Owens | 1 Comment on CARES Act to Deliver Booster Shot of Additional Relief to Families, Economy Amid COVID-19 Crisis Download PDF Key Takeaways The Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) passed by Congress is a $2.2 trillion package that includes direct financial assistance to many families, additional unemployment support, a substantial investment in programs and services aimed at the homeless population, housing and support interventions and necessary resources for states to […] Read more » cares act check coronavirus COVID-19 rebate
Blog Budget and Taxes Cash and Safety Net Coronavirus Health Justice People Powered Prosperity Taifa Smith Butler Worker Justice Georgia Won’t Thrive if People Don’t Survive March 31, 2020 / November 17, 2020 by Taifa Smith Butler Key Takeaways: Years of disinvestment, poor public health infrastructure and systemic barriers have exposed Georgians’ vulnerability—particularly for those with low incomes and for communities of color—to this health and economic crisis. State, local and federal governments have enacted solutions to help mitigate these effects, but these changes may not be enough to truly support the […] Read more » coronavirus COVID-19 flat tax medicaid Unemployment
