Blog Budget and Taxes Coronavirus Economic Justice Education Health Justice Staci Fox 2026 Policy Priorities January 12, 2026 / January 9, 2026 by Staci Fox The Georgia Budget and Policy Institute’s mission is to advance lasting solutions that expand economic opportunity and well-being for all Georgians. We envision a fair and inclusive Georgia where all people prosper. We track and advocate for an equitable tax system and budget across education, health, and economic security, helping ensure adequate funding for state […] Read more »
Briefs Health Justice Leah Chan Reports Pathways to Coverage: Looking Back Two Years and Into the Future October 13, 2025 / October 14, 2025 by Leah Chan In July 2023 Georgia launched the Pathways to Coverage program, which provides a new Medicaid option to uninsured, low-income adults who can report working, going to school, or engaging in other qualifying activities for at least 80 hours per month. The program covers many of the same medical services as traditional Medicaid, including doctor visits, […] Read more »
Budget and Taxes Cash and Safety Net Federal Policy Health Justice Press Releases & Statements Staci Fox GBPI Responds to Congressional Vote on the American Relief Act, 2025 October 1, 2025 by Staci Fox Georgia — “Coming together to enact a federal budget that responsibly funds our government remains among the most basic responsibilities of Congress and requires bipartisan compromise,” said Staci Fox, President and CEO of the Georgia Budget & Policy Institute. “Shutting down the federal government will cause serious harm to people across our state. As other […] Read more »
Fact Sheets Health Justice Leah Chan Georgia’s State and Local Public Health System Supports Healthy Communities and a Strong Economy September 16, 2025 / October 28, 2026 by Leah Chan Read more »
Briefs Health Justice Leah Chan Fast Facts: Funding for Georgia’s State and Local Public Health System September 16, 2025 / September 22, 2025 by Leah Chan Georgia’s health security and economic well-being depend on a modernized, fully funded state and local public health system. This brief provides policymakers and advocates with a brief overview of how Georgia funds public health. For more background on the importance of public health, please read this fact sheet. Less than $1 in every $10 state […] Read more »
Fact Sheets Federal Policy Health Justice Leah Chan Georgians could see hospital closures and reduced health coverage due to Medicaid changes in New Federal Law July 28, 2025 / October 28, 2026 by Leah Chan Read more »
Bill Analysis Budget and Taxes Economic Justice Education Federal Policy Health Justice Higher Education Reports Historic Federal Tax Shift Benefits Wealthiest, Grows Deficit and Exacerbates Georgia’s Rural Challenges July 17, 2025 / July 31, 2025 by GBPI Staff The role of government in society is to enact policies that are needed to advance towards economic justice. Those policies include supporting Georgians’ basic needs (food shelter, healthcare, education), improving their household financial stability (living wages/stable resources to pay bills) and promoting their long-term economic security (ability to absorb shocks and plan for the future). […] Read more »
Budget and Taxes Budget Primer Health Justice Leah Chan Georgia Health Primer for State Fiscal Year 2026 June 30, 2025 / July 1, 2025 by Leah Chan Read More of the 2026 Budget Primer here. Georgia’s 2026 Health Budget The Departments of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD), Community Health (DCH) and Public Health (DPH) are the primary agencies focused on the state’s health care and public health systems. Georgia plans to provide almost $7.7 billion in state funds for these three […] Read more »
Health Justice Healthy Housing Hillary Dong Reports How Medicaid Can Fund Housing Support in Georgia May 28, 2025 / May 28, 2025 by Hillary Dong Many state health departments and programs use acronyms. To help keep track of ones used in this paper, an acronym glossary is provided after the conclusion. Key Takeaways Non-medical drivers of health, including access to safe, stable and affordable housing, shape most health outcomes. States can leverage Medicaid funds to address health-related social needs using […] Read more »
Briefs Federal Policy Health Justice Leah Chan House-Passed Federal Budget Legislation Proposes Historical Medicaid Cuts With Serious Fiscal Impacts for Georgia May 21, 2025 / June 17, 2025 by Leah Chan *The following information reflects the legislation passed by the United States House of Representatives on May 22, 2025. Additional information will be provided as the bill progresses. Introduction and Summary Congress is currently negotiating a federal budget package. To pay for tax cuts for wealthy individuals and corporations, Congress is looking for ways to decrease […] Read more » budget reconciliation
