Budget and Taxes, Policy Areas, Safety Net

Georgia Once Again Faces Budget Shortfall: Gov Orders Hundreds of Millions of Dollars in More Cuts

As the state begins its 2011 fiscal year it is facing another potential budget shortfall of approx $500 million. This is on top of the $2.5 billion in cuts already implemented since FY 2009. Among the three causes is the failure by Congress to extend the enhanced Medicaid match for states. All departments are affected, including education, public safety, and regulatory watch dog functions. This report references alternative strategies to widespread cuts. Download the PDF.

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Jessica Woods

A Two-Generation Approach: Solutions to Support Student Parents and Their Children

Alex Camardelle December 13, 2019

written by Alex Camardelle, Senior Policy Analyst and Jennifer Lee, Policy Analyst Overview A parent’s

World Refugee Day and Immigrant Heritage Month: How Welcoming is Georgia?

Crystal Muñoz June 20, 2022

Over the past year or so, Georgians have grown increasingly aware of the challenges faced by refugees resettling in the state. A new report provides a wealth of information on how refugees in the U.S. fare over time and how they affect our local communities.