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Georgia lifts food stamp ban on drug offenders

Gov. Nathan Deal plans to sign a bill Wednesday to lift the lifetime ban on food stamps for convicted drug felons. Read more.

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GBPI Initial Analysis: Executive Budget Makes Important Investments in SNAP and Need-Based Aid for Higher Education, Major Issues Remain Ahead of Critical Budget Session

Staci Fox January 15, 2026

Today, Gov. Kemp released his executive budget proposals for the Amended Fiscal Year (AFY) 2026

Georgia Experts Applaud House Study Committee’s Public Health Report and Urge Sustained Legislative Action For a Safer, Healthier Georgia

Leah Chan January 14, 2026

ATLANTA, GA — Georgia public health experts and advocates applaud the release of recommendations from

New GBPI/UGA SPIA Poll Shows Most Georgians View SNAP Favorably

Ife Finch Floyd January 13, 2026

A new poll commissioned by the Georgia Budget & Policy Institute (GBPI) from the University

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GBPI Initial Analysis: Executive Budget Makes Important Investments in SNAP and Need-Based Aid for Higher Education, Major Issues Remain Ahead of Critical Budget Session

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Georgia Experts Applaud House Study Committee’s Public Health Report and Urge Sustained Legislative Action For a Safer, Healthier Georgia

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New GBPI/UGA SPIA Poll Shows Most Georgians View SNAP Favorably

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Georgia lifts food stamp ban on drug offenders

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GBPI Initial Analysis: Executive Budget Makes Important Investments in SNAP and Need-Based Aid for Higher Education, Major Issues Remain Ahead of Critical Budget Session

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New GBPI/UGA SPIA Poll Shows Most Georgians View SNAP Favorably

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Georgia lifts food stamp ban on drug offenders

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GBPI Initial Analysis: Executive Budget Makes Important Investments in SNAP and Need-Based Aid for Higher Education, Major Issues Remain Ahead of Critical Budget Session

Georgia Experts Applaud House Study Committee’s Public Health Report and Urge Sustained Legislative Action For a Safer, Healthier Georgia

New GBPI/UGA SPIA Poll Shows Most Georgians View SNAP Favorably

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GBPI Initial Analysis: Executive Budget Makes Important Investments in SNAP and Need-Based Aid for Higher Education, Major Issues Remain Ahead of Critical Budget Session

Georgia Experts Applaud House Study Committee’s Public Health Report and Urge Sustained Legislative Action For a Safer, Healthier Georgia

New GBPI/UGA SPIA Poll Shows Most Georgians View SNAP Favorably

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