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Georgia’s Children and Families are Worth Fighting for
This month Congress will address extending the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program through September 30, 2012. As of…
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HB 718: Well-intentioned, well-designed, and must be paid for
Earlier this month, GBPI released a report evaluating a tax credit proposal called CAPCO that nearly passed the Georgia legislature…
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Guest Blogger: Jared Bernstein
I’m very excited about visiting the Georgia Budget and Policy Institute next week and just wanted to quickly highlight the…
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Initial Thoughts on Budget and Tax Proposals
For the first time in several years there are no dramatic cuts in the governor’s proposed budget, although there still…
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The Time is Ripe for Criminal Justice Reform
Criminal justice reform is long overdue in Georgia. Last fall the Governor, Lt. Governor, and Speaker of the House created…
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Tax Breaks and Economic Development Programs, Are We Getting Our Money’s Worth
Georgia is investing tens of millions of dollars in business tax incentives and subsidies without any idea as to the…
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November Revenue Report: Even with Revenue Growth, We Can Expect a Shortage
Job one for the governor and legislature is making sure Georgia takes every step possible to help create jobs and…
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A Ray of “Hope” for Students Pursuing Higher Education
Paying for college has often been a deal-breaker for many individuals desiring to pursue a post-secondary education. Georgia has long…
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Happy New Year? Congress to Decide Fate of Federal Unemployment Benefits
On December 31st, everyone will gather together to welcome in the New Year. Yet thousands of jobless Georgians worry today…
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