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
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. The Affordable Care Act of 2010
The state of Georgia has a constitutional obligation to provide every child with an “adequate public education.”[1] Over the past 50 years, almost every state’s funding laws have been created or changed in response to lawsuits alleging that schools are
This month, we celebrate Women’s Equality Day, which commemorates the ratification of the 19th amendment to the U.S. Constitution, affording white women the right to vote. We also underscore the disappointing benchmark of Black Women’s Equal Pay Day, which represents
Adjusting the School Funding Formula for a More Equitable Learning Environment A new report from the Education Law Center (ELC), a research organization that advocates for fair education funding across the U.S., highlights the need for updates to how Georgia
This report offers the first comprehensive look at how the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (TCJA), in combination with Georgia’s enacted response, will impact the state budget and families at every level of income from 2020–2025. In partnership
You can download and share all the images and charts in the Revenue Primer by clicking here. Budget Basics Georgia plans to spend $27.5 billion in state money raised through taxes and fees for the 2020 fiscal year. The
You can download and share all the images and charts in the Budget Trends Primer by clicking here. The $27.5 billion state budget signed into law by Gov. Brian Kemp for the 2020 fiscal year starting July 1, 2019 represents
You can download and share all the images and charts in the Criminal Justice Primer by clicking here. The Georgia Department of Corrections budget for 2020 is $1.2 billion. The department oversees the state’s prison system, including contracts carried out
You can download and share all the images and charts in the Human Services Primer by clicking here. Georgia’s 2020 budget for the Department of Human Services is $830 million and includes new support to ensure the safety of Georgia’s
Submit public comment on Georgia’s Pathways to Coverage program extension by February 20th – just complete this easily fillable form:
