Alan Essig Blog New Report Shows That Texas’ Economic Model Is Not All It Seems April 5, 2012 / January 16, 2020 by Alan Essig Some claim that Georgia’s public policies should emulate those of Texas; however, a review of the Texas economic model by the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities clearly shows why Texas is not a model Georgia can or should follow. Although Texas is out pacing most states in job growth, it’s important to point out […] Read more » Alan Essig economic policies Texas Economic Model
Blog Health Justice Timothy Sweeney The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Features GBPI Op-ed: Law vital to health system April 5, 2012 / January 17, 2020 by Timothy Sweeney As posted in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution By Timothy Sweeney Last week’s Supreme Court arguments over the Affordable Care Act obscured a key fact: People in Georgia and nationwide are already getting better care under the law. Millions more will benefit in years to come if it stands. If it doesn’t, we’ll be right back where […] Read more » Affordable Care Act Atlanta Journal-Constitution Blog health Op-Ed Tim Sweeney
Press Releases & Statements Report: Georgia Taxes Working-Poor Further Into Poverty April 4, 2012 / March 5, 2021 by GBPI Admin | 1 Comment on Report: Georgia Taxes Working-Poor Further Into Poverty FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ATLANTA (April 4, 2012) – While most other states exempt working-poor families from the income tax, Georgia is one of a small number of states that continue to levy an income tax on working families living in poverty. By reducing state income taxes for working-poor families, Georgia could help these families work […] Read more » Alan Essig Budget & Taxes Center on Budget and Policy Priorities Earned Income Tax Credit Income Tax State Taxes working poor
Blog Timothy Sweeney The Best is Yet to Come – Affordable Care Act Will Offer More Coverage Options in 2014 March 29, 2012 / January 17, 2020 by Timothy Sweeney | 1 Comment on The Best is Yet to Come – Affordable Care Act Will Offer More Coverage Options in 2014 Over the past few days, we’ve documented the many benefits that national health care reform has already brought to Georgia. If the Supreme Court upholds the law, Georgians will see a substantial increase in the benefits when the law is fully implemented in 2014. More families and individuals will have access to affordable health coverage […] Read more » Affordable Care Act Blog health medicaid Tim Sweeney
Blog Health Justice Timothy Sweeney Long-term Health Care Improves Under the Affordable Care Act March 28, 2012 / January 17, 2020 by Timothy Sweeney | 3 Comments on Long-term Health Care Improves Under the Affordable Care Act Posted by: Timothy Sweeney As a result of the Affordable Care Act, Georgians with long-term health care needs will be more self-sufficient and receive more services in their homes and their communities. Since hospitals, nursing homes and other institutions cost more than home or community care, health reform is also a great deal for Georgia […] Read more » Affordable Care Act Blog health Tim Sweeney
Blog Health Justice Timothy Sweeney Health Care Overhaul is Good for Georgians with Pre-existing Conditions March 27, 2012 / January 16, 2020 by Timothy Sweeney | 3 Comments on Health Care Overhaul is Good for Georgians with Pre-existing Conditions While many provisions of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) haven’t taken effect yet, it’s clear the federal overhaul that changes how this nation handles health care is already paying big benefits to Georgians. In light of the second anniversary of the federal law, a new GBPI report highlights several ways Georgians are benefitting from the […] Read more » Affordable Care Act Blog health Tim Sweeney
Press Press Releases & Statements New Health Care Law Good for Georgians and Their Wallets March 27, 2012 / January 16, 2020 by GBPI Admin | 4 Comments on New Health Care Law Good for Georgians and Their Wallets FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE GBPI releases new policy report on the Affordable Care Act. Media interviews with Director of Health Policy Timothy Sweeney are welcomed. ATLANTA (March 27, 2012) – National health care reform is expanding access to health care coverage for thousands of Georgians, particularly young adults and people previously denied coverage because of pre-existing […] Read more » Affordable Care Act health Tim Sweeney
Featured Health Justice Library Reports Timothy Sweeney Affordable Care Act Benefits Georgia March 27, 2012 / January 16, 2020 by Timothy Sweeney | 5 Comments on Affordable Care Act Benefits Georgia Health Care Law Expands Coverage, Saves State Money Since March 2010, a variety of provisions of the Affordable Care Act have been implemented that expand health insurance coverage to thousands of Georgians, particularly young adults and Georgians previously denied coverage. It has also saved the state money — at least $100 million projected through mid-2013 […] Read more » Affordable Care Act health Policy Report Tim Sweeney
Alan Essig Budget and Taxes Fact Sheets Library Reports Senate Resolution 20, The Taxpayer Bill of Rights (TABOR) March 23, 2012 / January 17, 2020 by Alan Essig | 2 Comments on Senate Resolution 20, The Taxpayer Bill of Rights (TABOR) Senate Resolution 20, The Taxpayer Bill of Rights (TABOR), is flawed legislation that would amend the Georgia State Constitution to limit the growth of state revenues and expenditures to a formula of population plus government inflation growth. Colorado, the only state to implement TABOR, has since suspended it because it contributed to systemic underfunding of […] Read more » Alan Essig Senate Resolution 20 SR 20 State Budget TABOR Taxpayer Bill of Rights
Blog Budget and Taxes Wesley Tharpe Tax Bill Takes Small Steps in the Right Direction March 23, 2012 / March 18, 2021 by Wesley Tharpe | 2 Comments on Tax Bill Takes Small Steps in the Right Direction More Work Needed to Achieve Comprehensive Tax Reform The omnibus tax bill passed by the General Assembly this week, HB 386, is not perfect, but it is a small step in the right direction. Overall, the bill is a (mostly) prudent package of tax changes, including some important reforms that will help the state invest […] Read more » Blog HB 386 House Bill 386 State Taxes Wesley Tharpe
