Posted by Timothy Sweeney The countdown has begun: Now that the election is over comes news that what had been one of the staunchest anti-health reform governors in the nation – Florida’s Rick Scott – has softened his stance on
Nearly one in five Georgians, and one out of four children, live in poverty, according to 2011 U.S. Census data, making Georgia the fifth-poorest state in the nation. Since the recession hit, Georgia’s overall poverty rate has increased by approximately
GBPI Director of Health Policy Timothy Sweeney releases the following statement in response to the election and moving Medicaid expansion. With the election decided, it is now clear that the nation’s health reform law – the Affordable Care Act –
Posted by Clare S. Richie Georgia recently attracted the attention of Congress because of its abuse of a tactic that has eroded services for Georgians struggling to get out of poverty. Nearly half of Georgia’s required contribution to Temporary Assistance
Georgia has a chance to dramatically increase access to health coverage and to improve the lives of hundreds of thousands of Georgians by expanding Medicaid. Low-income parents and other working-age adults in Georgia (ages 18 to 64) would benefit the
Posted by Wesley Tharpe It goes without saying that jobs and the economy are on everyone’s minds these days. With the massive impact of the Great Recession still being felt, Georgians are worried about their families and livelihood. People have
Though still not firing on all cylinders, Georgia’s economy has created jobs at a comparatively strong pace over the past few months, according to new data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Georgia’s rate of job growth has exceeded
GBPI recently hosted its Fall Policy Forum, Expanding Health Coverage in Georgia. Nearly 200 supporters joined us for a discussion around the benefits of the Medicaid expansion. Conference attendees heard from two nationally renowned health care experts who recently authored
Posted by Taifa S. Butler If Georgia is going to grow jobs and stabilize the state’s economy, then it’s time for us to make investing in education our fundamental priority. Georgia’s future depends on its ability to attract employers, create
MEDIA REGISTRATION On Friday, October 19, Georgia Budget and Policy Institute will host its 2012 Fall Policy Forum, Expanding Health Coverage in Georgia at the Carter Center in Atlanta, Georgia. Conference attendees will hear from two nationally renowned health care
This legislative session gives us the opportunity to reset the table, however. Join us for our annual policy conference to get data and insights on what’s on the table this year. Let’s make sure every Georgian has a seat, let’s make sure every Georgian has a plate. Let’s build an economy that serves us all.
Submit public comment on Georgia’s Pathways to Coverage program extension by February 20th – just complete this easily fillable form:
