Fact Sheets
Georgia Can’t Afford Another Lost Decade: Options to Increase State Revenues to Close Budget Shortfalls
As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, Georgia is facing an economic and fiscal crisis that threatens the …
Federal Relief Not Enough to Meet College Students’ Financial Needs
The federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act will make $406 million available to Georgia colleges …
TANF Funding and COVID-19: A Critical Opportunity
Gap Between Black and white children The COVID-19 pandemic will have an outsized impact on Black Georgians, …
COVID-19 Update: State and Federal Unemployment Insurance Changes in Georgia
In order for every child to thrive, they must grow up in a healthy and financially stable home. …
Georgia Seeks New Medicaid Changes in Response to COVID-19
On March 28, 2020, the Georgia Department of Community Health submitted four plans to the federal government …
Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals and Eligibility for Georgia Unemployment Insurance
With thousands of Georgians across the state being laid off from their jobs, unemployment insurance (UI) is one …
Telling the Unvarnished Truth About Georgia
As we close out Black History Month, I reflect on our commitment this month and every month to …
Unused Lottery Funds Available to Support More Affordable Access to College
Since FY 2011, lawmakers have appropriated an average of $60 million more every year for HOPE Scholarships and …
What Are School Vouchers?
Vouchers Overview Georgia legislators have debated educational vouchers since the 1950s.[1] A school voucher is an amount of …
Repeal Georgia’s Cap on Kids
In order for every child to thrive, they must grow up in a healthy and financially stable home. …
Five-Year Waiting Period Is a Barrier to Immigrant Health Care Access
Before 2017, the national uninsured rate for children declined for nearly 10 years; however, the share of uninsured …
Teachers Retirement System of Georgia Explained
State lawmakers introduced several bills in the 2019 legislative session that could significantly alter the Teachers Retirement System …
