The Georgia Legislature approved a 2014 budget March 28 for the Department of Human Services that is an improvement over the governor’s 2014 budget proposal, but still leaves the needs of large numbers of Georgians unmet. The budget sustains the
Although reasonable people can disagree about whether supporting private companies is a proper role for the state, a new economic development program called “Invest Georgia” is an example of how the state policymaking process should work. The program is designed
When the General Assembly is in session we find extra energy to make sure GBPI policy analysis reaches media outlets throughout Georgia. Our efforts made an impact on public debate during the 2013 session. Our perspectives can be found in
Why should Georgia divert more taxpayer money to support private school scholarships when the public has no idea if the state gets a good return on the existing $50 million worth of tax breaks it devotes to the program? That’s
Relatively Minor Differences with Georgia House’s Proposal The Georgia State Senate made relatively minor adjustments to the House of Representatives version of House Bill 106 (HB 106). New in the Senate version are additional funds for the Technical College System,
If you’re like most people, you probably assume that anyone who served honorably in the United States military won’t need to worry about doctor bills after they resume civilian life. That assumption is false. The fact is not all veterans
Georgia is investing far less in higher education today than it was five years ago, according to a new report. As a result, students and their families are shouldering more of the cost of college than ever, leaving them with
Crossover Day Report: Tax Revisions Worsen Georgia’s Short-Term Finances Georgia revenues are expected to drop by about $80 million during the current and upcoming budget years and that number could grow if legislators act on bills that are still pending
A new study that casts vital family supports in a bad light relies on far-fetched assumptions about the way people behave in real life and ignores the proven benefits of services for children and parents. In fact, the study’s breezy
Senate Bill 243 (SB 243), unlike the related House Bill 140 (HB 140) introduced earlier in 2013 legislative session, would bring overdue focus, transparency and accountability to the private school scholarship tax credit program. But it does not end its
Submit public comment on Georgia’s Pathways to Coverage program extension by February 20th – just complete this easily fillable form:
