A Welcoming Environment for Immigrants
Overview
2022 Policy Priorities
The Georgia Budget and Policy Institute’s goal is to shine a light on people-first policies that help all …
New Administration, New(ish) Immigration Rules: Policy Continuity and Change Under President Biden and the Experience of Georgia Communities
Key Takeaways Georgia has 18,000 DACA recipients. These recipients rely on DACA to be able to work and …
Breaking Down the Federal Recovery Proposal
The recovery legislation taking shape in the House of Representatives will allow our families and our economy to …
Immigrant-Inclusive Tax Credits Are More Important Than Ever
Key Takeaways The changes made to the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and the Child Tax Credit (CTC) …
Provisions in the American Families Plan
President Joe Biden recently unveiled his American Families Plan, which, along with his American Jobs Plan, form the …
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 …
Policy Priorities
Recent Posts
