PRESS RELEASE: The Georgia Budget and Policy Institute (GBPI) Calls for Improved Transparency in State Tax Credit System SAVANNAH, GEORGIA — Today, Staci Fox, President & CEO of the Georgia Budget and Policy Institute (GBPI), delivered testimony to the state’s
This policy report is coauthored by Danny Kanso, Senior Tax & Budget Policy Analyst & Alex Camardelle, Senior Economic Mobility Policy Analyst Key Takeaways Georgia collects no corporate income tax revenue from the vast majority of businesses. Due
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
Georgia lawmakers created multiple pathways to shift public funds to private schools in recent years. These schemes risk reducing money available to invest in public schools and critical state services including early learning, higher education, and community health. Little is
Dozens of rural hospitals — many struggling to keep their doors open — could see millions of dollars in donations if a new tax credit works as hoped. Read more.
Georgia lawmakers are considering legislation to create a new tax credit for individuals and corporations that donate to organizations that provide scholarships to K-12 students from low-income families to attend private schools. The proposal, House Bill 865, would establish the
GBPI Policy Analyst Wesley Tharpe is quoted on Governor Deal’s tax credit proposal. Read full article.
The Georgia Department of Human Services has clarified that SNAP recipients can use their EBT card with any unspent SNAP benefits in November.
However, as DHS reported before, the November SNAP benefits will be suspended until federal funds are available.
If you are in need of food, you can find a local food bank here.
Submit public comment on Georgia’s Pathways to Coverage program extension by February 20th – just complete this easily fillable form:
