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Troubling Gaps in HOPE Point to Need-based Aid Solutions
Claire Suggs
September 8, 2016
Completing a postsecondary program is more important than ever for a student’s future well-being and the state’s economic ...
Women Working Ahead: In Your Words
Eric Strunz
September 2, 2016
GBPI’s Women Working Ahead event last Friday featured two powerful keynotes, a dynamic group of panelists and expert ...
Key Elements of an Effective Medicaid Expansion for Georgia Lawmakers to Consider
Laura Harker
August 31, 2016
Georgia approaches a critical juncture for leaders to remedy its strained health care system and close the insurance ...
Stirring “Women Working Ahead” Event Inspires Commitment to Progress
John McCosh
August 29, 2016
A pair of powerhouse keynote speakers. An engaging group of panelists. And GBPI’s own Melissa Johnson, a senior ...
Economic Opportunity Agenda for Georgia Women
Melissa Johnson
August 25, 2016
Introduction – Why An Economic Opportunity Agenda for Georgia Women? The economic status of women in Georgia is ...
Former Mayor Shirley Franklin, Ms. Foundation CEO Teresa Younger Keynote Policy Forum
Melissa Johnson
August 17, 2016
The Georgia Budget and Policy Institute is set to present a half-day policy forum Aug. 26, 2016 in ...
Let’s Elevate Georgia Women for a Stronger State
Melissa Johnson
August 8, 2016
For more than 12 years you’ve depended on the Georgia Budget and Policy Institute to cast a broad ...
New GBPI Budget Primer Previews 2017 as State Closes Out 2016
Taifa Smith Butler
July 22, 2016
State tax collection rose 9.4 percent in the just-ended 2016 fiscal year, or nearly $1.8 billion more than ...
Georgia State Budget Overview for Fiscal Year 2017
Wesley Tharpe
July 20, 2016
Budget Basics Georgia’s 2017 fiscal year is July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017 and the total budget ...
Georgia Human Services Budget Primer for State Fiscal Year 2017
Melissa Johnson
July 20, 2016
Human Services Budget Overview Georgia’s Department of Human Services oversees state spending to protect children and the elderly ...
Georgia Health Budget Primer for State Fiscal Year 2017
Timothy Sweeney
July 20, 2016
Georgia Health Care Budget Overview Health care services are primarily delivered through three state agencies, the departments of ...
Georgia Education Budget Primer for State Fiscal Year 2017
Claire Suggs
July 20, 2016
Education Funding in Georgia: Years of Cuts Cast Long Shadow Georgia is spending $11.6 billion on education in ...
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