FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ATLANTA – The Georgia Budget & Policy Institute released its annual report, the Georgia Budget Primer 2013. The report provides an overview for the FY 2013 budget as well as budget trends in key areas such as
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE GBPI Senior Policy Analyst Clare S. Richie is available for comments and interviews. ATLANTA – Georgia has the 5thhighest poverty rate in the nation, with children hit the hardest, according to data released today from the U.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ATLANTA – New Census data shows that nearly 1.9 million Georgians under age 65, more than 20 percent of this population,went without health insurance coverage from 2010-2011, putting Georgia among the bottom ten states for access to
The U.S. Census Bureau will release its estimates of 2011 health insurance coverage from the Current Population Survey (CPS) on the morning of Wednesday, September 12. In the afternoon, following the Bureau’s Current Population Survey release, the Georgia Budget and
GBPI Director of Health Policy Timothy Sweeney releases the following statement in response to the Department of Community Health Board meeting today. “Instead of blaming Washington for Georgia’s shortcomings, lawmakers should take a balanced approach that includes new revenues so
GBPI Director of Health Policy Timothy Sweeney releases the following statement in response to the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling on the Affordable Care Act. The U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling that the Affordable Care Act is constitutional is a major victory
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Atlanta–Funding for Georgia’s schools and colleges are at the lowest levels in a decade according to two new education budget analyses released today by the Georgia Budget and Policy Institute (GBPI). Despite modest increases in funding for
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ATLANTA – Households in counties with the lowest median incomes receive a smaller share of HOPE college assistance than households in counties with the highest median incomes, even though they contribute more to Lottery proceeds that fund
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
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
The budget primer outlines the state budget for the year, recognizes substantial changes from the preceding year and provides a clear-eyed view on what lawmakers have prioritized for our state. This year, there will also be a focus on budget trends over the full eight years of Gov. Kemp’s tenure as we prepare for Georgia’s next leaders to take office.
Our budget primer is slated to be published the first day of the fiscal year, July 1. Join us for our virtual town hall to discuss our data, or request a physical copy of the primer to be sent to your address.
Submit public comment on Georgia’s Pathways to Coverage program extension by February 20th – just complete this easily fillable form:
