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GBPI Releases Statement in Response to Georgia Being Ranked Among Worst in Nation for Kicking Kids Off Medicaid
Lauren Frazier
December 18, 2023
ATLANTA, GEORGIA — Leah Chan, Director of Health Justice for the Georgia Budget and Policy Institute (GBPI) has issued a statement expressing deep concern over the substantial decline in Medicaid and PeachCare enrollment for children in Georgia. Recent data reveals a
Advancing Transparency and Accountability in Georgia’s Tax Code: Key Recommendations for Informed Fiscal Oversight
Daniel Kanso, PhD
December 12, 2023
Transparency in the state tax code impacts Georgians and allows state policymakers to understand where taxpayer dollars are going. Through consistent evaluations, the state can provide the tools necessary for lawmakers to weigh decisions on tax incentives, just
Closing Georgia’s Coverage Gap Could Provide a Lifeline for Young Adults with Mental Health Struggles
Hillary Dong
December 8, 2023
About the authors: Rox Moffett is a Policy and Press Strategist with the Georgia Youth Justice Coalition. Hillary Dong is a Health Policy Fellow with the Georgia Budget and Policy Institute. I have struggled with mental health since elementary
PRESS RELEASE: Georgia Budget & Policy Institute Proposes Bold Solutions to Expand Post-Secondary Education Opportunities for Low-Income Students and Students of Color
Lauren Frazier
December 4, 2023
GEORGIA – The Georgia Budget and Policy Institute (GBPI) is proud to unveil a groundbreaking report that advocates for a significant expansion of post-secondary education options, specifically targeting low-income students and students of color. The report, authored by Ashley Young,
Exploring the Context and Implementation of Georgia’s New College Completion Grants Program
Ashley Young
November 30, 2023
Executive Summary Access to education, regardless of race or economic background, is a widely shared value. Yet, for many Georgians, especially those of color, the expense of a higher education is an absolute barrier. Equitable need-based aid can
PRESS RELEASE: Georgia Budget & Policy Institute Applauds the Work of the Joint Tax Credit Review Panel
Lauren Frazier
November 29, 2023
ATLANTA, GEORGIA – Today, the Joint Tax Credit Review Panel of the 2023 Georgia General Assembly held their final public meeting at the capital as part of their statewide tour. This panel was Co-Chaired by Representative Shaw Blackmon (Chair, House Ways and
PRESS RELEASE: Georgia Budget & Policy Institute Publishes New Report on Georgia’s $16 Billion Surplus
Lauren Frazier
October 31, 2023
ATLANTA, GEORGIA – Danny Kanso, Senior Fiscal Analyst at the Georgia Budget & Policy Institute, has recently published a report on Georgia’s staggering surplus of $16 billion, as of the close of Fiscal Year (FY) 2023. Managing a surplus of
Georgia’s $16 Billion Question: Will the State Equitably Invest in Its People?
Daniel Kanso, PhD
October 31, 2023
Executive Summary Georgians deserve a state government that meets its obligations fully. Through a deliberative appropriations process, policymakers can allocate a historic level of resources to address the most critical needs facing Georgia families. The massive amount of
PRESS RELEASE: New GBPI “State of Working Georgia 2023” Report Reveals Persistent Disparities in the State’s Workforce
Lauren Frazier
October 23, 2023
ATLANTA, GEORGIA – The Georgia Budget & Policy Institute (GBPI) is pleased to announce the release of the “State of Working Georgia 2023” report, authored by Ray Khalfani, Senior Analyst for Worker Justice and Criminal Legal Systems. This groundbreaking report
