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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 ...
Get Answers About HOPE Scholarships and Grants
HOPE At-a-Glance provides a quick and simple reference of the state’s six lottery-funded HOPE programs. HOPE provides grants ...
Quick Facts: Low Wages and Steep Cliffs
What is the Cliff Effect? The cliff effect occurs when an individual abruptly loses their assistance as a ...
Georgia Lawmakers can Maximize Lottery Effectiveness
The Georgia Lottery is intended to support a more educated Georgia where everyone gets a good early start ...
Medicaid Expansion and Waivers: Two Possible Paths to Extending Health Coverage
Governor Brian Kemp is pursuing legislation that would allow the state to submit two types of waivers aimed ...
Food Stamp Requirements and Time Limits (ABAWDS)
Food Stamp Work Requirements and Time Limits (ABAWDS) Who is subject to requirement? Regular Work Program Requirement ...
Medicaid Waiver Principles for Georgia’s Health Crisis
The Medicaid program is a state-federal partnership in which states contribute and receive federal matching dollars to provide ...
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