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2022 Policy Priorities
The Georgia Budget and Policy Institute’s goal is to shine a light on people-first policies that help all …
Unequal Recovery: How the COVID-19 Pandemic has Impacted Economic Security for Black Women and Latinas
Nearly two years into a global public health crisis, most people are experiencing some degree of pandemic burnout, …
Breaking Down the Federal Recovery Proposal
The recovery legislation taking shape in the House of Representatives will allow our families and our economy to …
Risk without Reward: Georgia Workers Deserve Better
Key Takeaways This Labor Day offers an opportunity to recalibrate our policy approach to better protect labor in …
New GBPI Poll Shows Georgians Want American Rescue Plan Dollars to Support Health, Economic Recovery, Education
Georgia will receive $4.9 billion in federal emergency relief and infrastructure funding as part of the American Rescue …
Why Scaling Back Unemployment Insurance Could Harm Recovery
Key Takeaways: Georgia is three days away from prematurely cutting pandemic unemployment insurance (UI). The changes will harm …
#RecoverGA Digital Day of Action Toolkit
Congress is finalizing legislation meant to support recovery for Georgia and the entire country. GBPI will …
Provisions in the American Families Plan
President Joe Biden recently unveiled his American Families Plan, which, along with his American Jobs Plan, form the …
PRESS RELEASE: American Families Plan Reimagines More Equitable American Economy; Other Opportunities to Advance Prosperity Exist
ATLANTA—Today, President Joe Biden unveiled his American Families Plan, which, along with his American Jobs Plan, form the …
State of Working Georgia: Pandemic Job Numbers Are Improving, But Inequitably
Key Takeaways: Nearly 60 percent of Georgia’s pre-pandemic labor force have turned to the unemployment safety net at …
Georgia Tax Breaks Don’t Deliver
This policy report is coauthored by Danny Kanso, Senior Tax & Budget Policy Analyst & Alex …
Delayed and Denied: Modernization Needed at Georgia DOL to Support Georgia Workers and Economy
This blog has been co-authored by Alex Camardelle, Senior Policy Analyst of GBPI and Shannan Reaze, …