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PRESS RELEASE: GBPI Releases Comprehensive Analysis of Governor Kemp’s Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Proposal for K-12 Education
+ Full Article: PRESS RELEASE: GBPI Releases Comprehensive Analysis of Governor Kemp’s Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Proposal for K-12 EducationATLANTA, GEORGIA – The Georgia Budget and Policy Institute (GBPI) proudly presents an in-depth analysis of Governor Kemp’s Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 budget proposal, shedding light on critical aspects that impact Georgia’s public schools. GBPI’s Education Director, Dr. Stephen Owens, has provided invaluable insights into the proposed budget, emphasizing both positive advancements and areas of…
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PRESS RELEASE: Georgia Budget and Policy Institute (GBPI) Unveils Insights on 2025 Fiscal Year Budget for Higher Education
+ Full Article: PRESS RELEASE: Georgia Budget and Policy Institute (GBPI) Unveils Insights on 2025 Fiscal Year Budget for Higher EducationATLANTA, GEORGIA – The Georgia Budget and Policy Institute (GBPI) is pleased to announce the release of its comprehensive overview of the proposed 2025 Fiscal Year Budget for Higher Education, authored by GBPI’s Education Analyst, Ashley Young. The report provides a detailed analysis of Governor Brian Kemp’s proposed budget allocations for the Board of Regents…
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PRESS RELEASE: GBPI’s Director of Economic Justice, Ife Finch Floyd, Releases Comprehensive Budget Overview for DECAL
+ Full Article: PRESS RELEASE: GBPI’s Director of Economic Justice, Ife Finch Floyd, Releases Comprehensive Budget Overview for DECALATLANTA, GEORGIA –The Georgia Budget and Policy Institute (GBPI) is pleased to announce the release of a comprehensive budget overview for the Department of Early Care and Learning (DECAL), authored by Director of Economic Justice, Ife Finch Floyd. This overview provides a detailed analysis of the proposed budget allocations for critical early childhood education (ECE)…
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PRESS RELEASE: Georgia Budget and Policy Institute (GBPI) Analyzes Governor Kemp’s FY 2025 Budget Proposals: A Closer Look at Surpluses, Investments, and Opportunities
+ Full Article: PRESS RELEASE: Georgia Budget and Policy Institute (GBPI) Analyzes Governor Kemp’s FY 2025 Budget Proposals: A Closer Look at Surpluses, Investments, and OpportunitiesATLANTA, GEORGIA – The Georgia Budget and Policy Institute (GBPI) has conducted a comprehensive analysis of Governor Brian P. Kemp’s Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 budget proposals, revealing a landscape of record surpluses, strategic investments, and potential opportunities for Georgia’s future. Over the past three years, Georgia has witnessed unprecedented budget surpluses, leading to substantial additions…
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PRESS RELEASE: Georgia Budget and Policy Institute Unveils 2024 State Policy Priorities: A Blueprint for Equity and Prosperity
+ Full Article: PRESS RELEASE: Georgia Budget and Policy Institute Unveils 2024 State Policy Priorities: A Blueprint for Equity and ProsperityATLANTA, GEORGIA – The Georgia Budget and Policy Institute (GBPI) is proud to announce its 2024 State Policy Priorities, a comprehensive agenda aimed at promoting the well-being and economic security of Georgia’s marginalized communities. As the state gears up for a new legislative session, GBPI continues to advocate for transparent, equitable, and responsible policies that…
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PRESS RELEASE: Georgia Budget and Policy Institute (GBPI) Unveils Insightful Report Titled “What is Chronic Absenteeism”
+ Full Article: PRESS RELEASE: Georgia Budget and Policy Institute (GBPI) Unveils Insightful Report Titled “What is Chronic Absenteeism”GEORGIA – The Georgia Budget and Policy Institute (GBPI) announces the release of its comprehensive report, “What is Chronic Absenteeism,” shedding light on the multifaceted factors contributing to K-12 absenteeism. The report, spearheaded by GBPI’s Education Director, Dr. Stephen Owens, delves into crucial aspects such as school transportation, mental health, the lingering impacts of the…
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PRESS RELEASE: Georgia’s Tax System Exacerbates Inequality, In-Depth National Study Finds
+ Full Article: PRESS RELEASE: Georgia’s Tax System Exacerbates Inequality, In-Depth National Study FindsThis report was revised on February 12, 2024, to correct an error in Missouri’s personal income tax result. This correction moved the state from 35th to 31st most regressive, thereby causing four other states (Rhode Island, Georgia, South Carolina, and Michigan) to each move one spot in the rankings. The rounded national average tax rate…
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PRESS RELEASE: Georgia’s Tax System Exacerbates Inequality, In-Depth National Study Finds
+ Full Article: PRESS RELEASE: Georgia’s Tax System Exacerbates Inequality, In-Depth National Study FindsThis report was revised on February 12, 2024, to correct an error in Missouri’s personal income tax result. This correction moved the state from 35th to 31st most regressive, thereby causing four other states (Rhode Island, Georgia, South Carolina, and Michigan) to each move one spot in the rankings. The rounded national average tax rate…
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GBPI Releases Statement in Response to Georgia Being Ranked Among Worst in Nation for Kicking Kids Off Medicaid
+ Full Article: GBPI Releases Statement in Response to Georgia Being Ranked Among Worst in Nation for Kicking Kids Off MedicaidATLANTA, GEORGIA — Leah Chan, Director of Health Justice for the Georgia Budget and Policy Institute (GBPI) has issued a statement expressing deep concern over the substantial decline in Medicaid and PeachCare enrollment for children in Georgia. Recent data reveals a troubling 9% decrease in child enrollment, equivalent to 149,080 children, since March 2023. In a…
