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Women, wages, wealth, health: Power at the polls must translate to policy change
As published in SaportaReport on Sunday, February 24, 2019 During the 2018 elections, a record number of women engaged in…
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GBPI 2019 Policy Priorities
The Georgia Budget and Policy Institute works to build a more inclusive economy so that everyone can participate and thrive.…
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Georgia Legislative Special Session 2018: What You Need to Know
SPECIAL SESSION UPDATE: Lawmakers in the Georgia House approved an amendment to the state’s 2019 budget that includes more than…
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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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Growing Diverse, Thriving Together
Download PDF Embracing Equity and Inclusion to Bolster Georgia’s Economy By Wesley Tharpe, Research Director and Alex Camardelle, Senior Policy…
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Women Entrepreneurs Help Power Georgia’s Economy, Though Barriers Remain
October is National Women’s Small Business Month, and Georgia has something to celebrate as the state with the second-highest growth…
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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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