GBPI In The News Federal government shutdown could mean delays for benefits for Georgians September 27, 2023 by Anthony Hill ATLANTA – The federal government could shut down this weekend if Congress does not reach an agreement. The impact could hit hundreds of thousands of Georgians people who rely on federal programs like SNAP, also known as food stamps. A lengthy shutdown could hurt low-income Georgians who depend on that assistance. “There could be serious […] Read more » Economic Justice Federal Government Food security SNAP Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
Blog Health Justice GBPI Letter to Governor Outlines Pitfalls of Medicaid Caps, Block Grants February 15, 2017 / January 16, 2020 by GBPI Admin In a letter delivered today to Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal, the Georgia Budget and Policy Institute outlined likely negative consequences to the state from potential funding cuts to the federal Medicaid safety net. Federal funding cuts threaten to destabilize the state’s Medicaid budget and force Georgia to deny coverage to eligible Georgians in critical need […] Read more » Federal Government medicaid
