GBPI 2019 Policy Priorities
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Potential Changes to Public Charge Would Negatively Impact Georgia Families, Economy
On October 10, the federal administration released a proposal to radically change the U.S. immigration system by redefining the terms…
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Striking New Data Shines Light on Statewide Affordable Housing Crisis
No matter where you live in Georgia, the cost of housing stretches the paychecks of more and more families. From…
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New Federal Poverty Bill Offers States More Options to Improve Economic Opportunity
Georgians struggling to move from poverty to the workforce stand to gain new pathways to employment under a proposed change…
New Poll Shows Overwhelming Support for GBPI’s People-First Plan
An overwhelming majority of Georgians want the state to invest in people-first strategies including expanded access to education and mental…
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Georgia Rises to Close Summer Meal Gap
Georgia ranks in the top 10 performing states that provide summer meals for the first time since the nonprofit Food…
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Working Families Leverage Tax Credits to Make Ends Meet and Invest in Future
Paying for health care and paying off credit cards. Buying food, clothing or school supplies for children. Making car repairs.…
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SNAP Provides a Lifeline to Georgia’s Adults Navigating Hard Times
Download PDF The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) serves about 1.6 million Georgians on average every month, and more than…
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Georgia Human Services Budget Primer for State Fiscal Year 2019
Download PDF Human Services Budget Overview Georgia’s Department of Human Services oversees state spending to protect children and the elderly…
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