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Whether you’re a policymaker exploring solutions, a student conducting research or someone just trying to learn more about the Georgia budget and fiscal policy, we produce research, analysis and testimony on a wide range of issues.
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Overview: 2026 Fiscal Year Budget for the Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities
+ Full Article: Overview: 2026 Fiscal Year Budget for the Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental DisabilitiesIntroduction Among a range of duties, the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities operates five state psychiatric hospitals, provides evaluation and treatment for individuals under the jurisdiction of the court system to determine their competency to stand trial and provides community-based services to Georgians living with mental health conditions, substance use disorders and…
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Overview: 2026 Fiscal Year Budget for State Housing Programs
+ Full Article: Overview: 2026 Fiscal Year Budget for State Housing ProgramsIntroduction The Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA) is the state’s lead agency for safe and affordable housing, community and economic development and local government assistance. DCA’s housing services include providing rental assistance to low- and moderate-income individuals, providing down payment assistance to moderate-income individuals and financing affordable housing development and supportive housing. Additionally,…
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Overview: 2026 Fiscal Year Budget for the Georgia Department of Community Health
+ Full Article: Overview: 2026 Fiscal Year Budget for the Georgia Department of Community HealthIntroduction The Department of Community Health administers the state’s healthcare safety net, reimburses hospitals for services provided to uninsured and underinsured Georgians, manages health insurance coverage for state and school system employees and regulates health care and long-term care facilities. Governor Kemp’s budget proposal for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 provides the Department with $5.5 billion…
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GBPI Responds to White House Freeze on Federal Funds that Support Georgians
+ Full Article: GBPI Responds to White House Freeze on Federal Funds that Support GeorgiansLate on Monday, January 27, 2025, the White House issued instructions requiring “Federal agencies to identify and review all Federal financial assistance programs and supporting activities consistent with the President’s policies and requirements.” Those instructions meant that federal agencies paused a wide array of activities and disbursements in connection with programs that serve all Georgians…
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Overview of Georgia’s Budget for the Amended 2025 and Full 2026 Fiscal Years
+ Full Article: Overview of Georgia’s Budget for the Amended 2025 and Full 2026 Fiscal YearsGovernor Brian P. Kemp’s executive budget proposals for the current fiscal year (AFY 2025) and next year (FY 2026) are characterized by a focus on one-time projects and modest spending increases. The $37.7 billion revenue estimate for FY 2026 is shaped by Gov. Kemp’s proposal to direct approximately $748 million per year to accelerate planned…
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Georgia’s Pathways to Coverage Program – The First Year in Review Fact Sheet
+ Full Article: Georgia’s Pathways to Coverage Program – The First Year in Review Fact SheetIn July 2023, Georgia launched the Pathways to Coverage program, which offers health care coverage to adults with lower incomes who do not have access to affordable health insurance. To be eligible they must work, attend school, volunteer or complete another qualifying activity for at least 80 hours per month. The program covers the cost…
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GBPI Responds to Congressional Vote on the American Relief Act, 2025
+ Full Article: GBPI Responds to Congressional Vote on the American Relief Act, 2025GEORGIA — GBPI Responds to Congressional Vote on the American Relief Act, 2025 Today Congress passed a disaster relief package; a one-year extension of the farm bill, which authorizes the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and many agriculture programs; and a clean extension of current funding levels until March 14, 2025, through a Continuing Resolution…
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From Barriers to Bridges: How Fines and Fees Reform Can Help Boost Economic Security
+ Full Article: From Barriers to Bridges: How Fines and Fees Reform Can Help Boost Economic SecurityThis report was co-authored by Ray Khalfani, Senior Analyst, Worker Justice and Criminal Legal Systems and Ife Finch Floyd, Director of Economic Justice Introduction Excessive local government reliance on fines and fees is tied to persistent barriers to economic security.[1] Policies that lift these barriers could open gateways for more Georgians to achieve workforce…
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Public Health for All Y’all: How A Thriving, Fully Funded Public Health System Can Support a Stronger, Healthier Georgia
+ Full Article: Public Health for All Y’all: How A Thriving, Fully Funded Public Health System Can Support a Stronger, Healthier GeorgiaIntroduction Georgia’s health security and economic well-being depend on a thriving, fully funded state and local public health system. Public health interventions, such as improved sanitation and access to family planning, were the most significant contributors to Americans leading longer, healthier lives in the 20th and early 21st centuries. Increases in public health spending…
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