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New Poll Shows Georgians Support Strong Budget, Oppose Risky Tax Cuts

Our state budget is a clear reflection of Georgia’s priorities. Funding critical programs across the areas of health ...
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Three Ways Georgia Lawmakers Can Make College More Affordable in 2020

Soon more than 60 percent of Georgia jobs will require some postsecondary education, but this goal is out ...
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GBPI 2020 Policy Priorities

The Georgia Budget and Policy Institute’s goal is to shine a light on people-first policies that help all ...
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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. ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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Effects of School Funding Cuts Continue to Linger

Education itself extends beyond the role of a society’s public good. It is not just morally right to ...
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GBPI Presents 1115 Waiver Public Comments

On Nov. 22 at the Kennesaw public hearing held by the Georgia Department of Community Health, GBPI Senior ...
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Dual Enrollment Requires Sustainable Funding to Promote High School and College Success

Overview Dual Enrollment presents an opportunity to better prepare students for success in both high school and college. ...
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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 ...
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State Health Care Proposals Fall Short and Undermine Comprehensive Health Plans

On November 4, 2019, Gov. Brian Kemp and the Georgia Department of Community Health released two new health ...
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University System Guides Students into Majors Earlier to Improve Graduation Rates

University System Guides Students into Majors Earlier to Improve Graduation Rates “What’s your major?” is a common question ...

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2026 Budget Primer Released

The Georgia Budget Primer is GBPI’s signature annual examination of state revenues and investments. It outlines Georgia’s budget changes, trends and impacts regarding taxes, education, health care, human services and criminal legal systems. This year we are taking special care to describe how federal funding contributes to Georgia’s budget.

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