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Georgia is missing out on key opportunities to strengthen its workforce because it does not fully leverage the potential of…
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Workforce Legislation Can Increase Economic Opportunity in Georgia
The state is working on a new plan to better leverage federal resources to provide training and work support…
Support Georgia veterans through tax credits that work
Guest Blogger Veterans Day should be about more than a chance to get a good deal on a new flat…
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So Many Georgians Struggle, but it Doesn’t Have to be That Way
For the last 15 years or so, I’ve peered out across many crowded rooms filled to capacity with bright-eyed, on…
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Pending TANF Changes Could Send Georgia Budget Writers Scrambling
Pending changes to a federal work-development and safety-net program that relies on state contributions could create a shortfall of tens…
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Educating Adults Critical to Georgia’s Success
School is starting this week for many Georgia children but education ended much too soon for many of the state’s…
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Rising Child Poverty Places More Demand on Summer Feeding Programs
Georgia summer nutrition programs served about 18,000 more children in July 2014 than in July 2013. That’s the good news.…
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Summer Brings Child Hunger Challenges
It’s that time of year again. The school year is ending and Georgia children are leaving classrooms for summer break.…
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Georgia’s 2016 Human Services Budget Reflects GBPI Influence
Georgia lawmakers took steps in the just-ended legislative session to improve the lives of some of the state’s most vulnerable…
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