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Reflecting on the Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in 2025
“Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere. We are caught in an inescapable network of mutuality, tied ...
The Public Harm Under a For-Profit Probation System: Spotlight on Augusta
Introduction Most Georgians will get a traffic ticket in their lifetime. Some may have to go to court ...
GBPI Poll Finds Many Georgians are Food Insecure and Agree Cutting Food Assistance is “Unfair”
A 2024 Georgia Budget and Policy Institute poll found that many Georgians have struggled to afford the cost ...
Stand with Georgia Workers this Labor Day: Protect and Dignify Labor
Happy Labor Day, Georgia! Labor Day is a time to reflect on the values that unite us as ...
Women’s Equality Day: Reflecting on Power, Progress and Persistent Gaps in Georgia
Each year on August 26th, we celebrate Women’s Equality Day to commemorate the adoption of the 19th Amendment to ...
The Ongoing Battle for Student Loan Debt Relief
This blog explores the challenges of student loan debt relief and potential solutions, focusing on the experience ...
Sine Die 2024
Introduction Staci Fox, President and CEO When the 2024 Legislative Session began on January 8th, Georgia was sitting ...
GBPI submits comment on the 2024-2027 Combined Strategic Workforce Development Plan
This letter constitutes Georgia Budget and Policy Institute’s (GBPI) feedback on the 2024-2027 Combined Strategic Workforce Development Plan ...
Crossover Day 2024: Large Surplus Remains; Ed Legislation Tips Positively; Property Tax and Immigration Policy Reverse Progress
Need help understanding these bills? A bill glossary is at the bottom of this page. You can also ...
New GBPI/UGA Poll Shows Georgians Oppose Private School Vouchers; Support Funding Public Schools
A new poll commissioned by the Georgia Budget and Policy Institute (GBPI) from the University of Georgia (UGA) ...
A Black History Month Tribute: Celebrating the Gift of HBCUs and the Legacy of the Atlanta Student Movement
At Georgia Budget and Policy Institute (GBPI), we envision a fair and inclusive Georgia where all people prosper. ...
2024 Policy Priorities
The Georgia Budget and Policy Institute advocates for policies that increase well-being and economic security for Georgia’s marginalized ...
Policy Priorities
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