Category: Fact Sheets
Federal Funding for Georgia Public Schools
David Schaefer
April 14, 2025
Federal funding by congressional district Source: University of Michigan, Federal Education Funding Data Dashboard Note: Due to rounding, totals may not precisely match figures in column. Federal Funds Support Every County School District Note 1: County School Systems Only,
Major SNAP Cuts Would Increase Food Insecurity & Harm Local Economies
Ife Finch Floyd
April 8, 2025
See how cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program would harm counties in your Congressional District: District 1 District 2 District 3 District 4 District 5 District 6 District 7 District 8 District 9 District 10 District 11 District 12
What you need to know about the Georgia economy and immigrant workers
Guest Contributor
March 26, 2025
1.3 million immigrants reside in Georgia, comprising 11.6% of the total population in the state. That’s more than 1 out of every 9 Georgians. 49% of immigrants in Georgia are naturalized citizens. 653,000 U.S.-born Georgians live with at least one
Federal Workers in Georgia
Guest Contributor
March 24, 2025
Federal workers are vital to Georgia’s economy The administration is targeting federal employees who serve Georgia’s veterans, seniors and farmers; keep our airports and national parks safe; and carry out critical missions such as medical research and disease prevention. Federal
Baby Bonds in Georgia: Creating a Universal Savings and Investment Account Program for Children
Danny Kanso
March 5, 2025
Georgians face significant barriers in accessing economic opportunities and the ability to build wealth, resulting in Georgia ranking 11th lowest in the nation for home ownership and ranking second highest for student debt per borrower.[1] One of the most powerful
HB 500 would update the TANF program after 28 years and better support working families and grandparents raising grandchildren
Ife Finch Floyd
March 4, 2025
Georgia’s Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program has not been updated in 28 years. House Bill 500 would improve the program and make it better able to support working families and grandparents raising grandchildren. Today, TANF provides minimal support
