Cash and Safety Net Clare S. Richie Library Policy Areas Reports Strategies Georgia Can Use to Reduce Rising Poverty August 27, 2009 / October 13, 2026 by GBPI Admin Download PDF Every day, Georgians work hard to support their families. More than 300,000 working families are low income and struggle to provide for their daily needs and their futures. The Georgia Budget & Policy Institute’s series, Strengthening the Foundation, examines the public systems tasked with expanding economic opportunity for individuals and families, carefully analyzes […] Read more » Clare Richie Economic Security poverty Report Safety Net
Budget and Taxes Policy Areas Reports Tough On Crime and The Budget January 11, 2008 / October 13, 2026 by GBPI Staff | 1 Comment on Tough On Crime and The Budget Download PDF This report provides recommendations to reform the criminal justice system in Georgia. This system has experienced rapid budget growth due, in part, to Georgia’s tough on crime policies and the rising age of inmates and their associated healthcare costs. These budget pressures are likely to continue, given the growing and aging inmate population, […] Read more » criminal justice Report State Budget