Georgia Budget and Policy Institute is deeply disappointed by the passage of HB 1105 by the state senate. HB 1105 effectively turns the entire state into a 287(g) jurisdiction, mandating deeper local cooperation with Immigration and Customs Enforcement. HB 1105 is a state
This report was co-authored by Education Analyst Ashley Young and Senior Analyst, Worker Justice & Criminal Legal Systems, Ray Khalfani. Executive Summary The education-to-workforce bridge is one of many critical pathways to economic security for Georgians. However, policy
Updated September 23, 2025 The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is a proven and effective tool to reduce food insecurity, help improve health outcomes, bolster local economies and support workers with low wages.[1] SNAP, also known as food stamps,
Worker Justice Overview Building Georgia’s economy, cultivating good jobs and strengthening the workforce can ensure opportunity is broadly shared among all Georgians. Expanded access to quality job training opportunities, a higher minimum wage, tax credits that support workers and more
K-12 Education Overview All students have the right to a quality education, which is the foundation for cultivating healthy, thriving communities. This foundation begins with a committed investment in early education and K-12 public schools. A high-quality education gives rise
Criminal Legal System Reform Overview Though Georgia has made strides in reforming its criminal legal system in recent years, barriers persist to employment and economic opportunities for those impacted by Georgia’s court and carceral systems. Historic and current punitive policies
Inclusive Economy for Immigrants Overview About one in ten Georgians are foreign-born, and despite Georgia’s unwelcoming policies, many immigrants continue to call Georgia home. Immigrants are our neighbors, friends and family members. They play a key role in Georgia’s economy,
Education Overview Education is foundational to a thriving society, thus requiring robust public investment and oversight. However, for generations, public education has been kept from or weaponized against Georgians based on race, class, gender, disability, home language, immigration status and
Economic Justice Overview Economic justice refers to a fair and inclusive economy where everyone, especially people who are marginalized, can prosper. GBPI envisions a Georgia in which all people are treated as human and deserving, have the resources to support
Legislative Session 2023 finished in the usual flurry of maneuvers and votes that lasted until the final minutes of Sine Die—the 40th and final day that the Georgia General Assembly meets each year. Throughout Sine Die, GBPI remained focused
This legislative session gives us the opportunity to reset the table, however. Join us for our annual policy conference to get data and insights on what’s on the table this year. Let’s make sure every Georgian has a seat, let’s make sure every Georgian has a plate. Let’s build an economy that serves us all.
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