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Matt-and-Dianne Blog

Health Insurance Would Help Matt and Other Georgians Recover From Mental Illness

Matt Hiltman lowered his shoulder as his horse galloped down the windswept field, kicking up clods of earth ...
Giving-Tues_FInal Blog

GBPI Needs Your Support on Giving Tuesday

Today is Georgia Gives Day on Giving Tuesday. Your support allows us to put facts front and center ...
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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 ...
PPP-promo Blog

Looking Ahead: A People-First Agenda for Georgia

While the final votes are being tallied, one thing is clear: this election year saw unprecedented engagement. Voters ...
Immigrant-dad-and-son Blog

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 ...
College-girl-struggling-finances-696x464 Blog

College Students Face Food and Housing Insecurity

Many Georgia college students struggle to secure consistent housing and food, according to a recent study by the ...
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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 ...
College-students-studying-696x464 Blog

Need-Based Aid Complements School Scholarships, Helps Fill Financial Holes for College Students

The University of Georgia is embarking on a campaign it calls Commit to Georgia. In part, the campaign ...
Stewart-Webster-Hospital-696x438 Blog

Expanding Rural Hospital Tax Credit Won’t Cure Georgia’s Health Ailments

Georgia lawmakers may consider boosting the state’s annual tax credit for rural hospitals from $60 million to $100 ...
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“Momentum Year” Has Potential to Improve Graduation Rates

This semester, the University System of Georgia launched its Momentum Year initiative to improve college completion rates. Momentum ...
Standardized-test Blog

Take Georgia’s School Rating System with a Grain of Salt

This fall, the Georgia Department of Education is set to release its new annual scores for individual schools ...
Affordable-housing Blog

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 ...

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