ATLANTA—Today, the Georgia Budget and Policy Institute (GBPI) announced that, after nearly a decade at the organization, President and CEO Taifa Smith Butler will step down at the end of June 2021 to lead Demos, a think tank dedicated to pursuing an inclusive multiracial democracy and
Key Takeaways: Expanded access to a driver’s card promotes family unity and enhances road safety. GBPI projects that approximately 165,000 Georgia immigrants could benefit from expanded access to driving privileges. During the first three years of implementation, the
December 4, 2020 Senator David Perdue455 Russell Senate Office BuildingWashington DC 20510 Dear Senator Perdue, The holiday season is supposed to be a time filled with joy and shared with loved ones. But this year, too many Georgians are unable
Key Takeaways: The Supreme Court ruled against ending the DACA program, which provides temporary relief from deportation to undocumented immigrants brought to the country as children. By keeping the program intact, DACA recipients will continue to benefit from resources that
Key Takeaways Thus far, many state and federal efforts to mitigate the health and economic effects of COVID-19 have excluded some or all immigrants. One out of every 10 Georgians is an immigrant; addressing their health and economic wellbeing is
Toolkits Coronavirus Spread the Word: COVID Relief Plan Must Meet the Need of Georgians Jennifer Crane July 28, 2020 Millions of people are struggling to feed themselves and their families, falling behind on rent and losing their … Budget and
Learning the Basics Overview GBPI’s research covers a broad range of policy areas. Below you’ll find key resources, including reports, fact sheets, videos and more that help navigate state spending, Georgia’s education landscape, health care, safety net programs and economic
Vice President of Research and Policy David Schaefer David Schaefer is the Vice President of Research and Policy at the Georgia Budget and Policy Institute. David helps interweave the organization’s policy areas into a cohesive whole, coupling research with legislative
Senior Vice President, GBPI Jennifer Owens Jennifer Owens served as the senior vice president of GBPI, where she leds the organization’s external affairs and fund development, as well as the strategy and management of major projects and events. Jennifer’s experience
COVID-19 in Georgia Overview As we continue to monitor developments with the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the GBPI staff are focused on the effects of COVID-19 on Georgians across the state. We will continue to provide updates and recommendations for the
Submit public comment on Georgia’s Pathways to Coverage program extension by February 20th – just complete this easily fillable form:
