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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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Georgia Legislative Special Session 2018: What You Need to Know
+ Full Article: Georgia Legislative Special Session 2018: What You Need to KnowSPECIAL SESSION UPDATE: Lawmakers in the Georgia House approved an amendment to the state’s 2019 budget that includes more than $270 million dollars in funding to assist with Hurricane Michael relief efforts. South Georgia experienced catastrophic losses within our agriculture and forestry industries that are critical engines of Georgia’s economy. Gov. Nathan Deal raised the…
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Looking Ahead: A People-First Agenda for Georgia
+ Full Article: Looking Ahead: A People-First Agenda for GeorgiaWhile the final votes are being tallied, one thing is clear: this election year saw unprecedented engagement. Voters forced attention to issues at the heart of the debate including health care, education and economic opportunity. These subjects were top of mind for nearly all voters regardless of party affiliation, zip code, race, ethnicity or gender. In January,…
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Potential Changes to Public Charge Would Negatively Impact Georgia Families, Economy
+ Full Article: Potential Changes to Public Charge Would Negatively Impact Georgia Families, EconomyOn October 10, the federal administration released a proposal to radically change the U.S. immigration system by redefining the terms by which an immigrant would be considered likely to become a so-called “public charge.” If enacted, the proposed rule would likely cause a significant drop in legal immigration and hurt Georgia’s children, families and economy.…
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Growing Diverse, Thriving Together
+ Full Article: Growing Diverse, Thriving TogetherDownload PDF Embracing Equity and Inclusion to Bolster Georgia’s Economy By Wesley Tharpe, Research Director and Alex Camardelle, Senior Policy Analyst Georgia is widely known as one of the fastest-growing states in the country and is projected to remain so for the foreseeable future. But fewer people are aware of the striking diversity of Georgia’s…
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A Bottom-Up Tax Cut to Build Georgia’s Middle Class
+ Full Article: A Bottom-Up Tax Cut to Build Georgia’s Middle ClassA Georgia Work Credit would give a bottom-up tax cut to more than a million working families in Georgia, providing lifelong benefits for children and boosting local economies.
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Expanding Rural Hospital Tax Credit Won’t Cure Georgia’s Health Ailments
+ Full Article: Expanding Rural Hospital Tax Credit Won’t Cure Georgia’s Health AilmentsGeorgia lawmakers may consider boosting the state’s annual tax credit for rural hospitals from $60 million to $100 million when the new legislature arrives for work in January. The effort to bring more money to financially struggling rural hospitals is commendable, but evidence points to greater financial benefits for rural hospitals and higher return on…
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Tax Credits to Improve Health: Briefing Recap
+ Full Article: Tax Credits to Improve Health: Briefing RecapPublic health and taxes. While it may seem like an unlikely pairing, GBPI brought the two topics together at an event last week held at the Emory University Rollins School of Public Health. GBPI has led the Georgia Work Credit campaign since 2015, urging lawmakers to enact a state earned income tax credit as a…
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State Earned Income Tax Credits — a Proven Tool to Improve Health
+ Full Article: State Earned Income Tax Credits — a Proven Tool to Improve HealthDownload PDF People living in communities suffering from poverty are more likely to be saddled with poorer health.[1] The richest Americans enjoy a life expectancy 10 to 14 years longer than the poorest Americans, according to a study of 1.4 billion tax records between 1999 and 2014.[2] People living in poverty often face toxic stress…
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Costs of immigration enforcement largely untracked
+ Full Article: Costs of immigration enforcement largely untrackedATLANTA – Most Georgia counties do not keep track of how much local taxpayer money goes toward their part in carrying out enhanced immigration enforcement, but the costs are likely substantial, according to a new report. Read the full article on the Valdosta Daily Times.
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