People Powered Prosperity Taifa Smith Butler Investing in Georgia’s people is our best path forward January 28, 2019 / May 19, 2020 by Taifa Smith Butler As published in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution on Sunday, January 27, 2019 Georgians are ready for a people-first strategy that builds a stronger, more inclusive economy where all families can participate and thrive. For years, state leaders have prioritized growing our economy with a business-first approach by focusing on corporate tax breaks that divert more than […] Read more » Budget Budget & Taxes Economic Security health medicaid Medicaid Expansion State Budget State Taxes
Blog People Powered Prosperity Taifa Smith Butler Committed to a People-First Vision and Ready for What’s Next December 26, 2018 / May 19, 2020 by Taifa Smith Butler Our 2018 Highlights that Mattered to You Most Can I speak my truth for a minute? Leading a research organization focused on fiscal policy and expanding economic opportunity for all, in the South, is not for the faint of heart. The regrettable legacy of slavery and racism persists in our economy and makes for a […] Read more » Budget Budget & Taxes Economic Security economy Education health Medicaid Expansion
GBPI In The News Efforts to Raise “Tobacco Tax” in Ga. December 10, 2018 / May 19, 2020 by GBPI Admin Is an increase in Georgia’s “tobacco tax” the answer to reducing smoking rates as well as tobacco-related health care expenses? GBPI’s Laura Harker joined Closer Look with Rose Scott to discuss her report that said a raise in Georgia’s tobacco excise tax is the solution to a healthier state. Listen to the full interview with WABE. Read more » health Laura Harker Tobacco Tax
Budget and Taxes Health Justice Laura Harker Reports Increase the State Tobacco Tax for a Healthier Georgia December 4, 2018 / October 13, 2026 by Laura Harker Download PDF Georgia could raise more than $400 million a year to make critical investments for the health and well-being of Georgia residents by raising the cigarette tax by at least $1 per pack. Georgia has the third-lowest state cigarette tax rate out of the 50 states and the District of Columbia. At 37 cents […] Read more » Budget Budget & Taxes health State Budget tobacco Tobacco Tax
Past Events Insights 2019: 15 Forward November 15, 2018 / January 16, 2020 by Jhai James Registration is closed for Insights 2019: 15 Forward but there’s still time to make plans to attend. Walk-up registration will be available on the day event, Jan. 25, 2019. Along with our team of policy analysts and expert panelists, we’ll examine how Georgia can create a stronger and fairer economy by advancing People-Powered Prosperity. Information presented during […] Read more » Budget Budget & Taxes economy Education health Higher Education K-12 medicaid Medicaid Expansion State Budget State Taxes
Blog Budget and Taxes Taifa Smith Butler Looking Ahead: A People-First Agenda for Georgia November 6, 2018 / May 19, 2020 by Taifa Smith Butler While the final votes are being tallied, one thing is clear: this election year saw unprecedented engagement. Voters forced attention to issues at the heart of the debate including health care, education and economic opportunity. These subjects were top of mind for nearly all voters regardless of party affiliation, zip code, race, ethnicity or gender. In January, […] Read more » child care Education health people-first People-Powered Prosperity State Taxes Taifa Smith Butler tax breaks
Blog Health Justice Laura Harker Expanding Rural Hospital Tax Credit Won’t Cure Georgia’s Health Ailments September 26, 2018 / May 19, 2020 by Laura Harker Georgia lawmakers may consider boosting the state’s annual tax credit for rural hospitals from $60 million to $100 million when the new legislature arrives for work in January. The effort to bring more money to financially struggling rural hospitals is commendable, but evidence points to greater financial benefits for rural hospitals and higher return on […] Read more » health medicaid Medicaid Expansion rural Georgia rural hospital tax credit Rural hospitals
Budget and Taxes Health Justice Laura Harker Tax Credits to Improve Health: Briefing Recap September 6, 2018 / May 19, 2020 by Laura Harker Public health and taxes. While it may seem like an unlikely pairing, GBPI brought the two topics together at an event last week held at the Emory University Rollins School of Public Health. GBPI has led the Georgia Work Credit campaign since 2015, urging lawmakers to enact a state earned income tax credit as a […] Read more » Budget & Taxes Earned Income Tax Credit EITC Georgia Work Credit health
Budget and Taxes Health Justice Laura Harker Reports State Earned Income Tax Credits — a Proven Tool to Improve Health August 29, 2018 / October 13, 2026 by Laura Harker | 1 Comment on State Earned Income Tax Credits — a Proven Tool to Improve Health Download PDF People living in communities suffering from poverty are more likely to be saddled with poorer health.[1] The richest Americans enjoy a life expectancy 10 to 14 years longer than the poorest Americans, according to a study of 1.4 billion tax records between 1999 and 2014.[2] People living in poverty often face toxic stress […] Read more » Budget & Taxes Earned Income Tax Credit EITC Georgia Work Credit health
Blog Budget and Taxes Taifa Smith Butler Georgians Say Yes to Our People-First Agenda August 1, 2018 / May 19, 2020 by Taifa Smith Butler The public has spoken. It’s time to invest in Georgia’s people. Georgians struggling to make it to the middle class—not to mention stay in it—face unprecedented headwinds in today’s economy. Stagnant wages are stifling the middle class, and families are steadily losing buying power as living costs continue to rise. The lack of access to […] Read more » child care Education health people-first People-Powered Prosperity State Taxes tax breaks
