The governor’s proposed Department of Human Services (DHS) budget cut 138 eligibility workers in FY 2011. Eligibility workers process applications for Georgians in need of “safety net” supports. Georgia should use new federal funds to increase the number of eligibility caseworkers. Download the PDF.

What you need to know about the Georgia economy and immigrant workers
1.3 million immigrants reside in Georgia, comprising 11.6% of the total population in the state.