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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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The House Agriculture Committee Proposes Unprecedented Changes to the SNAP Program that Would Increase Food Insecurity
+ Full Article: The House Agriculture Committee Proposes Unprecedented Changes to the SNAP Program that Would Increase Food InsecurityThe House is rushing the process to fundamentally change the structure of the SNAP program. They held no hearings before the House Agriculture Committee decided to make these dramatic changes. Therefore, some critical details are unknown because they are not addressed in the current legislation, nor have they been discussed by the committee. This analysis…
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House-Passed Federal Budget Legislation Proposes Historical Medicaid Cuts With Serious Fiscal Impacts for Georgia
+ Full Article: House-Passed Federal Budget Legislation Proposes Historical Medicaid Cuts With Serious Fiscal Impacts for Georgia*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. Introduction and Summary Congress is currently negotiating a federal budget package. To pay for tax cuts for wealthy individuals and corporations, Congress is looking for ways to decrease…
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Public Has Until June 1 to Comment on Georgia’s Medicaid Work Requirements as Coverage Barriers Persist
+ Full Article: Public Has Until June 1 to Comment on Georgia’s Medicaid Work Requirements as Coverage Barriers PersistThis press-release was co-authored with Georgians for a Healthy Future As federal officials consider extending Georgia’s Pathways program and Congress considers applying a nationwide Pathways-like work requirement to adults in Medicaid, Georgia advocates urge the public to speak out by June 1. ATLANTA — Georgia’s limited Medicaid program with work reporting requirements has underperformed on…
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GBPI Responds to Governor Kemp Signing of FY 2026 Budget
+ Full Article: GBPI Responds to Governor Kemp Signing of FY 2026 Budget“Georgia’s FY 2026 budget marks meaningful progress on issues from providing enhanced support for students living in poverty to working toward pay parity for frontline eligibility workers at the Department of Human Services,” said Staci Fox. “And as the prospect of deep budget cuts looms at the federal level, state leaders must remain prepared to…
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GBPI Responds to President Trump’s Proposed Budget
+ Full Article: GBPI Responds to President Trump’s Proposed BudgetToday President Trump released his Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 budget, proposing $163 billion in cuts to non-defense discretionary spending. This includes all budget areas that Congress is required to authorize annually but does not include mandatory spending already obligated for programs such as Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security. Trump’s proposal represents a cut of approximately…
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The Data is in on Federal Budget Cuts: Great Harm for Rural Georgians, Georgians of Color and Georgians with Low-Incomes
+ Full Article: The Data is in on Federal Budget Cuts: Great Harm for Rural Georgians, Georgians of Color and Georgians with Low-IncomesGeorgia’s future depends on every community having the tools to thrive. For too long, systemic barriers have made it harder for low-income families, rural residents, immigrants, and communities of color to access quality health care, education, housing, and economic opportunity. Federal programs are a key part of how we begin to close those gaps—providing critical…
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Federal Funding for Georgia Public Schools
+ Full Article: Federal Funding for Georgia Public SchoolsFederal funding by congressional district Source: University of Michigan, Federal Education Funding Data Dashboard Note: Due to rounding, totals may not precisely match figures in column. Federal Funds Support Every County School District Note 1: County School Systems Only, representing 90% of Georgia students Note 2: Atlanta Public School System is primarily located in…
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GBPI Applauds Introduction of the American Family Act, 2025
+ Full Article: GBPI Applauds Introduction of the American Family Act, 2025Today, U.S. Senator Raphael Warnock introduced the American Family Act , which would expand the federal refundable child tax credit (CTC). This bill would enhance the credit so that it would increase benefits and reach more families with children. The Georgia Budget and Policy Institute supports this legislation as it would support American families by…
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Major SNAP Cuts Would Increase Food Insecurity & Harm Local Economies
+ Full Article: Major SNAP Cuts Would Increase Food Insecurity & Harm Local EconomiesSee how cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program would harm counties in your Congressional District: District 1 District 2 District 3 District 4 District 5 District 6 District 7 District 8 District 9 District 10 District 11 District 12 District 13 District 14 Sources: [1] Note: GBPI cannot recreate SNAP data within the boundaries…
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