Protect the Safety Net
Overview
Proposed State Restrictions Would Limit Food Assistance
The Food and Nutrition Service of the United States Department of Agriculture is now soliciting public comment on …
Quick Facts: Low Wages and Steep Cliffs
What is the Cliff Effect? The cliff effect occurs when an individual abruptly loses their assistance as a …
Low Wages and Steep Cliffs
Recommendations to Eliminate the Cliff Effect in Georgia’s Safety Net Programs The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and …
Overview: 2020 Fiscal Year Budget for Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities
The governor’s budget proposal for the 2020 fiscal year adds $78.7 million more in state general funds for …
Food Stamp Requirements and Time Limits (ABAWDS)
Food Stamp Work Requirements and Time Limits (ABAWDS) Who is subject to requirement? Regular Work Program Requirement …
EITC helps working families succeed
GBPI Guest Blog A proven policy to help working families succeed in Georgia by Keeva Kase, President & …
Overview: 2020 Fiscal Year Budget for Department of Human Services
More Investments for Big System Reforms Governor Brian Kemp’s proposed $825 million Department of Human Services budget for …
GBPI 2019 Policy Priorities
The Georgia Budget and Policy Institute works to build a more inclusive economy so that everyone can participate …
Potential Changes to Public Charge Would Negatively Impact Georgia Families, Economy
On October 10, the federal administration released a proposal to radically change the U.S. immigration system by redefining …
Striking New Data Shines Light on Statewide Affordable Housing Crisis
No matter where you live in Georgia, the cost of housing stretches the paychecks of more and more …
New Federal Poverty Bill Offers States More Options to Improve Economic Opportunity
Georgians struggling to move from poverty to the workforce stand to gain new pathways to employment under a …
New Poll Shows Overwhelming Support for GBPI’s People-First Plan
An overwhelming majority of Georgians want the state to invest in people-first strategies including expanded access to education …
