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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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GBPI Responds to Congress Passing Reconciliation Bill
+ Full Article: GBPI Responds to Congress Passing Reconciliation BillAfter weeks of debate, Congress has passed the reconciliation bill (once known as the One Beautiful Bill Act, or OBBBA) by a 218-214 vote in the House of Representatives. The bill now heads to the president’s desk for signature, and features inequitable provisions that are deeply harmful to marginalized and rural Georgians, including: Providing tax…
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Georgia Health Primer for State Fiscal Year 2026
+ Full Article: Georgia Health Primer for State Fiscal Year 2026Read More of the 2026 Budget Primer here. Georgia’s 2026 Health Budget The Departments of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD), Community Health (DCH) and Public Health (DPH) are the primary agencies focused on the state’s health care and public health systems. Georgia plans to provide almost $7.7 billion in state funds for these three…
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Georgia Economic Justice Primer for State Fiscal Year 2026
+ Full Article: Georgia Economic Justice Primer for State Fiscal Year 2026Read More of the 2026 Budget Primer here. The Georgia Department of Labor FY 2026 Budget The Georgia Department of Labor (DOL) is an agency tasked with providing employment services for businesses and workers, workforce data and maintaining an Unemployment Insurance (UI) system. The FY 2026 DOL budget is about $8.9 million, a $352,000, a…
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Georgia Education Primer for State Fiscal Year 2026
+ Full Article: Georgia Education Primer for State Fiscal Year 2026Read More of the 2026 Budget Primer here. The Department of Early Care and Learning FY 2026 Budget The Department of Early Care and Learning (DECAL) administers: Childcare and Parent Services (CAPS); the Georgia Pre-kindergarten Program; Nutrition Services, which administers the federal Child and Adult Care Food Program; the Summer Meals program for low-income children…
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Georgia Budget Trends Primer for State Fiscal Year 2026
+ Full Article: Georgia Budget Trends Primer for State Fiscal Year 2026Read More of the 2026 Budget Primer here. As Georgia Awaits Potential Federal Changes, Opportunities Abound on Horizon The $37.8 billion state budget signed into law by Gov. Kemp for FY 2026 represents a 4.5% year-over-year increase from the budget signed into law the prior year. With no funding released from Georgia’s overflowing reserve accounts…
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Georgia Revenue and Funding Primer for State Fiscal Year 2026
+ Full Article: Georgia Revenue and Funding Primer for State Fiscal Year 2026Read More of the 2026 Budget Primer here. Understanding Georgia’s FY 2026 Budget: Overall, Georgia plans to spend $67.2 billion in Fiscal Year (FY) 2026, which begins on July 1, 2026 and ends on June 30, 2027. The largest share of the budget comes from $37.8 billion in state revenues, which includes $32.5 billion in…
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World Refugee Day and Immigrant Heritage Month: Love Your Neighbor and Do Something
+ Full Article: World Refugee Day and Immigrant Heritage Month: Love Your Neighbor and Do SomethingFriday June 20, 2025 is World Refugee Day, and Immigrant Heritage Month is celebrated throughout the month of June. Both offer moments for reflection and encouragement as those of other nations come to US shores to help us form a more perfect union. Human migration is a human endeavor, repeating a pattern that has existed…
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The House-Passed Reconciliation Bill Would Significantly Increase National Debt, Primarily Benefitting Top Earners, While Cutting Health Care and Food Assistance
+ Full Article: The House-Passed Reconciliation Bill Would Significantly Increase National Debt, Primarily Benefitting Top Earners, While Cutting Health Care and Food Assistance*The following information reflects the legislation passed by the United States House of Representatives on May 22, 2025. Additional information will be provided as the bill progresses. On May 22, the U.S. House passed major tax and spending legislation, entitled the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act.” This measure was advanced through a special legislative process…
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How Medicaid Can Fund Housing Support in Georgia
+ Full Article: How Medicaid Can Fund Housing Support in GeorgiaMany state health departments and programs use acronyms. To help keep track of ones used in this paper, an acronym glossary is provided after the conclusion. Key Takeaways Non-medical drivers of health, including access to safe, stable and affordable housing, shape most health outcomes. States can leverage Medicaid funds to address health-related social needs using…
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