The Great Recession forced state governments across the country to lay off or furlough millions of workers and cut services to everything from schools to parks, but some warn the coronavirus pandemic could cause even more economic pain.
Predictions are that states could combine to face up to a $500 billion shortfall over the next few years without more federal aid as unemployment remains high and businesses shutter or struggle to regain their footing.
Sources: [1] Note: GBPI cannot recreate SNAP data within the boundaries of each specified District.
The Trump Administration has threatened an executive order gutting the US Department of Education (ED).
Crossover Day 2025 Yesterday was Crossover Day in Georgia, the day by which a bill
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