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Georgia’s FY 2020 Budget: Majority of New Spending Dedicated to $530 Million Teacher Pay Raise
Georgia lawmakers gave final passage to the state’s $27.5 billion budget for the 2020 fiscal year, beginning July …
Sine Die 2019: Progress and Missed Opportunities for a People-First Agenda
The first legislative session under Gov. Brian Kemp and Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan ended on Tuesday, April 2. …
Georgia Work Credit Grows the Middle Class
Georgia Work Credit Grows the Middle Class by Danny Kanso, Policy Analyst Georgia leaders have the opportunity to …
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 …
Policy Priorities
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