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Closer Look: PROSPER Georgia
A group of workforce advocates have come together to form a new organization dedicated to
In 2019, Georgia tax legislation dipped – that could change in 2020
After adding up the fiscal notes from this year’s General Assembly, it seems that the
School bus drivers: This job shouldn’t be a dead end
Georgia has been shifting more of the cost of student transportation, including bus driver health
Medicaid waiver proposal clears Georgia House panel
Legislation authorizing Republican Gov. Brian Kemp to pursue a Medicaid waiver was recently approved
Who’s On Medicaid In Georgia? It Might Not Be Who You Think
As originally broadcast on WABE 90.1 FM on Thursday, March 7, 2019 There’s lots of
Ga. Senate Rejects School Voucher Bill
After a two-hour fiery debate, the Georgia Senate rejected a bill that would have essentially
Women, wages, wealth, health: Power at the polls must translate to policy change
During the 2018 elections, a record number of women engaged in the political process, many
Senate committee approves Kemp’s health care waivers
The Senate Health and Human Services Committee passed legislation on Feb. 19 to allow Gov.
What Gov. Kemp plans for schools in budget proposal
Permanent pay increases for Georgia school teachers are just one of several items new Georgia
Report flunks Georgia on tobacco policy, urges higher cigarette tax
An annual tobacco control report gave Georgia failing grades for its anti-smoking efforts. The American Lung
Tax credits for private schools: the new lieutenant governor is a fan, but they remain controversial
Georgia’s new lieutenant governor says private schools are an important part of education, and he
Is lottery money a good bet for getting children off Pre-K waiting lists?
Georgia’s lottery pays for both ends of student learning: pre- Kindergarten for four-year-olds, and HOPE scholarships
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