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Atlanta’s Low-Wage Workers: Most at Risk, First to be Cut in Crisis
As virus-linked actions slam the brakes on the metro Atlanta economy, the first to be hurt are the …
The Coronavirus’s Harsher Reality for the Most Vulnerable
The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic is creating new burdens and exacerbating existing ones for Americans at the economic margins. …
Telling the Unvarnished Truth About Georgia
As we close out Black History Month, I reflect on our commitment this month and every month to …
Jumpstart Economic Opportunity with a Clean Slate
By: Stephanie Angel, Policy Fellow and Alex Camardelle, Senior Policy Analyst Introduction Tens of thousands of Georgia citizens …
Overview of Georgia’s 2021 Fiscal Year Budget
Overview After a stretch of largely uninterrupted growth that saw state revenues climb by an annual average …
Four Ways to Strengthen Georgia’s State Workforce Plan
Georgia’s public workforce system is intended to create pathways to economic opportunity for people facing high barriers to …
GBPI 2020 Policy Priorities
The Georgia Budget and Policy Institute’s goal is to shine a light on people-first policies that help all …
Heading into a New Decade with Gratitude and Intention
Today marks the last day of 2019 and the end of the decade and GBPI’s 15th anniversary year. …
Jobs Day in Georgia: Wages Headed Nowhere Fast
Today is State Jobs Day, the time of the month when the Bureau of Labor Statistics releases new insights …
A Two-Generation Approach: Solutions to Support Student Parents and Their Children
written by Alex Camardelle, Senior Policy Analyst and Jennifer Lee, Policy Analyst Overview A parent’s educational level can …
Savannah Listening Sessions Highlight Needs for Better Wages, Child Care Access
Last week, staff from the Georgia Budget and Policy Institute traveled to one of their favorite Georgia spots: …
Georgia Women Still Strive for Equality in Wages, Wealth and Opportunity
This month, we celebrate Women’s Equality Day, which commemorates the ratification of the 19th amendment to the U.S. …
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