A Welcoming Environment for Immigrants
Overview
Green-Light Georgia Driver’s Licenses for All Immigrants
Key Takeaways: Expanded access to a driver’s card promotes family unity and enhances road safety. GBPI …
To A Healthy, Prosperous New Year
Today marks the end of 2020, and I know we all are breathing a sigh of relief as …
Immigration Primer
Executive Summary The U.S. immigration system is complex and difficult to navigate. Newcomers migrate to this country …
2021 Policy Priorities
The Georgia Budget and Policy Institute’s goal is to shine a light on people-first policies that help all …
DACA Will Continue to Protect More Than 20,000 Georgians
Key Takeaways: The Supreme Court ruled against ending the DACA program, which provides temporary relief from deportation to …
Implement Immigrant-Inclusive Policies During the COVID-19 Crisis
Key Takeaways Thus far, many state and federal efforts to mitigate the health and economic effects of COVID-19 …
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 …
Every Georgian Deserves Access to Higher Education
Co-authored by Policy Fellow Stephanie Angel and Senior Policy Analyst Jennifer Lee Diana graduated from Gainesville High School …
GBPI 2020 Policy Priorities
The Georgia Budget and Policy Institute’s goal is to shine a light on people-first policies that help all …
Supreme Court To Hear Arguments on Fate of DACA Program
The Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program was established in 2012 and granted some undocumented immigrants brought …
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 …
Athens Listening Session: Students, Caregivers and Community Leaders Look to Create New Opportunities
Last month, GBPI staff continued our series of listening sessions around the state by spending two days in …
