Blog A New Look for GBPI November 10, 2026 / November 10, 2026 by Jennifer Heron The Georgia Budget and Policy Institute (GBPI) is looking different these days. We have recently updated our look and our website to make our research and advocacy efforts easier to find and more engaging to read. This is a significant change for GBPI, and it’s timed with what we hope is significant change for Georgia […] Read more »
Blog Health Justice I Can’t Afford to See You Anymore October 21, 2026 by Guest Contributor The following blog post is from Kreena Patel, MD, MPH who is a full-time primary care physician with experience serving a diverse patient population, including patients in metro Atlanta. Her perspective as a practicing physician can help inform the ongoing discussion around health care access and affordability, particularly for Georgians with low incomes. “I […] Read more »
Blog Budget and Taxes Daniel Kanso, PhD Economic Justice Education Health Justice Sine Die 2026: Georgia Rejects Property Tax Caps and Adds Major Investments, Income Tax Package Threatens Outlook April 3, 2026 / April 21, 2026 by Daniel Kanso, PhD This blog was co-authored by Daniel Kanso, PhD; Leah Chan and Ashley Young Thursday, April 2, marked Sine Die in Georgia, the final day of the legislative session when both chambers of the state legislature must agree in order to send legislation to the governor’s desk. The 2026 legislative session was Gov. Brian Kemp’s eighth […] Read more »
Ashley Young Blog Budget and Taxes Daniel Kanso, PhD Economic Justice Education Health Justice Leah Chan Crossover Day 2026 Update, House Passes Fiscal Year 2027 Budget March 13, 2026 / March 13, 2026 by Daniel Kanso, PhD This blog has been co-authored by Leah Chan, Ashley Young and Daniel Kanso, PhD Last week marked Crossover Day in Georgia, the deadline by which a bill must traditionally pass out of its originating legislative chamber to be considered by the other chamber before the end of the session and become law. One exception to […] Read more »
Blog Cash and Safety Net Economic Justice Ife Finch Floyd Press Releases & Statements New GBPI/UGA SPIA Poll Shows Most Georgians View SNAP Favorably January 13, 2026 / January 13, 2026 by Ife Finch Floyd A new poll commissioned by the Georgia Budget & Policy Institute (GBPI) from the University of Georgia School of Public and International Affairs Survey Research Center shows that a strong majority of Georgia registered voters view the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) as important. Overall, 60% of Georgia voters support allocating an estimated $50 million […] Read more »
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 »
Blog David Schaefer Worker Justice Labor Day 2025: State Complacency and Federal Decisions Threaten Workers’ Economic Security September 1, 2025 / August 28, 2025 by David Schaefer Georgia is often cited as “no. 1 for business,” but developments in 2025 underscore the state’s history of disinvesting in workers’ access to a living wage, nutrition, healthcare and more. For example, 34 states have a minimum wage that is above the federal minimum wage of $7.25/hour, while Georgia’s state minimum wage remains below the […] Read more »
Blog David Schaefer Inclusive Economy for Immigrants World Refugee Day and Immigrant Heritage Month: Love Your Neighbor and Do Something June 20, 2025 / June 26, 2025 by David Schaefer Friday June 20, 2025 is World Refugee Day, and Immigrant Heritage Month is celebrated throughout the month of June. Both offer moments for reflection and encouragement as those of other nations come to US shores to help us form a more perfect union. Human migration is a human endeavor, repeating a pattern that has existed […] Read more »
Blog Economic Justice Federal Policy Staci Fox The Data is in on Federal Budget Cuts: Great Harm for Rural Georgians, Georgians of Color and Georgians with Low-Incomes April 14, 2025 / April 14, 2025 by Staci Fox Georgia’s future depends on every community having the tools to thrive. For too long, systemic barriers have made it harder for low-income families, rural residents, immigrants, and communities of color to access quality health care, education, housing, and economic opportunity. Federal programs are a key part of how we begin to close those gaps—providing critical […] Read more »
Blog Budget and Taxes Economic Justice Education Staci Fox Wrapping up Georgia’s 2025 Legislative Session April 7, 2025 / April 8, 2025 by Staci Fox Friday was Sine Die in Georgia, the day by which a bill must pass out of the Georgia General Assembly to become law this year. The largest bill, and the only one that the General Assembly is obligated to pass, is the budget, House Bill 68. To get the budget out of the conference committee […] Read more »
