GBPI In The News Georgia ranks 38th in school spending June 15, 2016 / January 16, 2020 by GBPI Admin If you want to start a debate in the Georgia Legislature, ask this question: Are we spending enough on our schools? Read more. Read more » Claire Suggs Education K-12 public-schools school-spending
GBPI In The News New OT rule not a hit with Georgia employers May 18, 2016 / January 16, 2020 by GBPI Admin New rules for overtime prompt the expected divide in metro Atlanta: criticism from employers, support among workers and their advocates Read more. Read more » economy overtime wages Wesley Tharpe
GBPI In The News Tax credit intended to lure donations to rural hospitals May 15, 2016 / January 16, 2020 by GBPI Admin Dozens of rural hospitals — many struggling to keep their doors open — could see millions of dollars in donations if a new tax credit works as hoped. Read more. Read more » health health-care Rural hospitals tax credit Tim Sweeney
GBPI In The News Taifa Butler discusses recent legislative session May 6, 2016 / January 16, 2020 by GBPI Admin Public radio interview covers important accomplishments, omissions from the 2016 Georgia Legislature Read more. Read more » Budget Budget & Taxes coverage-gap health Legislature State Budget Taifa Smith Butler
GBPI In The News Georgia lifts food stamp ban on drug offenders April 26, 2016 / January 16, 2020 by GBPI Admin Gov. Nathan Deal plans to sign a bill Wednesday to lift the lifetime ban on food stamps for convicted drug felons. Read more. Read more » food stamps Safety Net SNAP
GBPI In The News Lawmakers make small progress, avoid big mistakes April 9, 2016 / January 15, 2020 by GBPI Admin While bills focused on controversial social issues like medical cannabis oil and religious liberty soaked up most of the attention, lawmakers also focused on some little-noticed but important initiatives. Read more. Read more » coverage-gap food stamps health Legislature Safety Net Taifa Smith Butler
GBPI In The News GBPI: Foster care in state is facing budget challenges, overloaded caseworkers March 29, 2016 / January 15, 2020 by GBPI Admin With the foster care population on the rise and caseworker loads increasing, the state budget for child welfare is struggling to meet the needs of the Georgia Division of Family Services Read more. Read more » foster-care Human Services Melissa Johnson Safety Net
GBPI In The News Several hot-button bills fail to get vote March 26, 2016 / January 15, 2020 by GBPI Admin Georgia lawmakers are headed back to their districts as election season approaches, giving them and their constituents time to reflect on what issues did, and didn’t, make it to the governor’s desk. Read more. Read more » Budget Budget & Taxes Income Tax Legislature State Budget Tax cut taxes
GBPI In The News Senate gives final approval to Super Bowl, back-to-school tax breaks March 26, 2016 / January 15, 2020 by GBPI Admin The Georgia Senate gave final approval Tuesday to a tax break on future Super Bowl tickets and back-to-school purchases this summer. Read more. Read more » Back to School Budget & Taxes Sales Tax tax breaks taxes
GBPI In The News Several hot-button bills fail to get a vote March 26, 2016 / January 15, 2020 by GBPI Admin Georgia lawmakers are headed back to their districts as election season approaches, giving them and their constituents time to reflect on what issues did, and didn’t, make it to the governor’s desk. Read more. Read more » Bond rating Budget & Taxes Income Tax tax cuts taxes
