Blog Cash and Safety Net Furaha Njoroge People Powered Prosperity The Impact of Racism on Georgia’s Safety Net August 7, 2020 / August 7, 2020 by Furaha Njoroge CW: To highlight the problematic narratives surrounding safety net programs, this piece quotes racist statements opponents of these programs have made. Safety net programs, sometimes called “welfare,” are programs meant to meet the basic needs for families who fall on hard times. Programs including the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), […] Read more » child care assistance racism Safety Net SNAP TANF Unemployment Insurance
Alex Camardelle Blog Cash and Safety Net Coronavirus People Powered Prosperity Tearing the Fabric of Georgia’s Safety Net Guarantees an Uneven Recovery June 10, 2020 / July 28, 2020 by Alex Camardelle Key Points: The current COVID-19 pandemic and resulting economic decline have underscored the problems of disinvestment in Georgia’s safety net programs, such as Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, or food assistance), Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF, or cash assistance), Medicaid and other programs. The state has recently called for steep budget cuts, which are […] Read more » Budget Budget Cuts coronavirus COVID-19 Safety Net SNAP TANF
Blog Coronavirus Inclusive Economy for Immigrants Stephanie Angel Implement Immigrant-Inclusive Policies During the COVID-19 Crisis April 15, 2020 / April 28, 2020 by Stephanie Angel 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 critical. Georgia should extend emergency Medicaid, which immigrants can access, to include testing, treatment and, […] Read more » coronavirus COVID-19 health immigration SNAP TANF Unemployment
Blog Cash and Safety Net Coronavirus Health Justice Jennifer Owens Families First Coronavirus Response Act to Provide Georgians with Initial Wave of Assistance March 20, 2020 / May 19, 2020 by Jennifer Owens | 2 Comments on Families First Coronavirus Response Act to Provide Georgians with Initial Wave of Assistance Late in the evening on March 18, President Trump signed H.R. 6201, the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA). The measure touches a broad array of issues from health care to food assistance to paid leave. The goal of the legislation is to address and ultimately stem the spread of coronavirus by unleashing resources aimed […] Read more » coronavirus COVID-19 health medicaid SNAP wic
Alex Camardelle Blog Cash and Safety Net New SNAP Proposal Would Exacerbate the Cliff Effect and Hunger for Kids September 13, 2019 / January 14, 2020 by Alex Camardelle In July 2019, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) proposed yet another rule that puts the health and economic security of 1.5 million Georgians at risk. The proposal seeks to end “broad-based categorical eligibility” for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). The proposed rule would require Georgia to use the SNAP asset and income […] Read more » cliff effect SNAP Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
Alex Camardelle Reports Women-Powered Prosperity September 10, 2019 / October 13, 2026 by Alex Camardelle This report outlines the economic status of women, the pervasiveness of gender bias in Georgia’s public policies and evidence-based solutions lawmakers can implement to eliminate structural roadblocks to economic opportunity for women. Read more » EITC Georgia women Medicaid Expansion SNAP women of color
Budget and Taxes Cash and Safety Net Daniel Kanso, PhD Georgia Work Credit Grows the Middle Class March 5, 2019 / May 26, 2020 by Daniel Kanso, PhD Georgia Work Credit Grows the Middle Class by Danny Kanso, Policy Analyst Georgia leaders have the opportunity to take advantage of a proven policy that allows millions of working families to keep more of what they earn. A state Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), or Georgia Work Credit, offers a substantial list of benefits to […] Read more » EITC policy brief Safety Net SNAP tax credit working class
Cash and Safety Net Proposed State Restrictions Would Limit Food Assistance February 28, 2019 / January 14, 2020 by Alex Camardelle The Food and Nutrition Service of the United States Department of Agriculture is now soliciting public comment on a proposed rule to eliminate current state flexibility administering waivers for able-bodied adults without dependents and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program eligibility. The Georgia Budget and Policy Institute has a long history of monitoring, reporting and critiquing Georgia’s […] Read more » SNAP
Alex Camardelle Cash and Safety Net Fact Sheets Food Stamp Requirements and Time Limits (ABAWDS) February 10, 2019 / March 15, 2021 by Alex Camardelle Food Stamp Work Requirements and Time Limits (ABAWDS) Who is subject to requirement? Regular Work Program Requirement Three-Month Time Limit All participants from ages 16 to 60, unless exempt. All participants from ages 18 to 50 without disabilities who do not live with a child. Who is exempt? Regular Work Program Requirement Three-Month Time […] Read more » Department of Human Services Food Assistance food stamps Safety Net SNAP Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program work requirements
GBPI In The News Policy experts say 2018 Farm Bill could impact Middle Georgia SNAP recipients July 13, 2018 / May 19, 2020 by GBPI Admin MACON, Ga. — The US Senate and House of Representatives are working on a new farm bill, but some worry about the changes it could bring to people who count on SNAP benefits for food. Any new farm bill has can have large impacts on Georgia’s economy, but some analysts are worried about how this […] Read more » Alex Camardelle SNAP
