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Solutions to Reduce Hunger and Poverty Showcased at GBPI’s Jan. 8 Policy Conference
About one in five Georgians lives in poverty, making Georgia the sixth poorest state in the nation. More than one…
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New Report: Recovery or Bust, Georgia’s Poor Left Behind
Georgia’s economy has slowly inched toward recovery since the state’s unemployment rate peaked in February 2010. More than three years…
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Tax Shift Plans Front and Center at GBPI’s Jan. 8 Policy Conference
Georgia’s tax system has needed a tune up for years. But brewing plans for a drastic overhaul threaten to do…
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Yes, Georgia’s Schools Really are Underfunded
Georgia’s public schools are not fully funded. The General Assembly provided $1 billion less to school districts than the state’s…
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Georgia Families Face Food Assistance Threats This Thanksgiving
As you gather with friends and family for Thanksgiving dinner this week, be aware that one in five of your…
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GBPI to Kick Off 10th Anniversary Year With a Bang Jan. 8
The Georgia Budget and Policy Institute’s staff worked hard the past ten years to tell stories with numbers, showing Georgia…
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Georgia should tally cost, benefit of business tax breaks
The Georgia Budget and Policy Institute’s Executive Director Alan Essig says the state should take a more business-like approach to…
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High Unemployment Among Georgia’s Many Workforce Challenges
As we move closer toward another legislative session and heated election season, Georgia’s economy is sure to become a hot…
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New report: “Cutting Class to Make Ends Meet”
This summer the Georgia Budget and Policy Institute contacted superintendents from all 180 of the state’s school districts to ask…
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