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The Georgia Budget and Policy Institute works to advance lasting solutions that expand economic opportunity and well-being for all Georgians.
The USDA’s proposed National SNAP Information Database would mandate the collection and broad sharing of highly sensitive data from millions of SNAP participants across the country. Read the formal comment GBPI submitted to the USDA: bit.ly/46TIsyv
A new analysis from @GaBudget finds that H.R. 1 represents one of the most regressive federal policies in modern history, delivering massive tax breaks to the wealthiest while cutting essential programs. gbpi.org/deficit-spendi…
Today is Black Women’s Equal Pay Day — the day Black women’s earnings finally catch up to what white, non-Hispanic men made last year. That’s over seven months of extra work. It’s time for equity that doesn’t delay. 🔗 Learn more in our #BlackPolicyPlaybook:…
Where do the economic opportunities for Georgians lie within the state budget? Find out in our annual budget primer. gbpi.org/georgiabudgetp…
Congress has passed the budget reconciliation bill by a 218-214 vote. It features inequitable provisions that are deeply harmful to marginalized and rural Georgians. Full statement here: bit.ly/4lDHXwW
Today marks the first day of the Georgia State Fiscal Year. All the budgetary decisions our General Assembly made during legislative session are now active, but what decisions did they make? Our 2026 Budget Primer is key to understanding the state budget. gbpi.org/georgiabudgetp…
Join us tomorrow for a free and virtual town hall discussing Georgia's state budget. This budget was decided this past legislative session. The budget document as the power to increase well-being for all Georgians or move us further away from equity. bit.ly/budgettownhall…
Next week GBPI will host our annual Budget Town Hall where our experts will discuss the budget that lawmakers set for the state this year. It's data that touches every part of every Georgians' life. Register here: bit.ly/budgettownhall…
The Pathways to Coverage Program has not been able to enroll the uninsured Georgians it promised to serve. Hear is one participant's story: georgiapathways.org/stories/ashley
Cuts to health care and food assistance under the federal budget reconciliation package could result in the loss of 23,000 jobs in Georgia and a decrease of $2.6 billion in state GDP. bit.ly/45GYNq1
Today is World Refugee Day, and it's time to do something. gbpi.org/40176-2/
The Pathways to Coverage Program has been unable to cover the Georgians who are eligible for it. Hear it directly from a Pathways to Coverage user: georgiapathways.org/stories/ashley
The budget reconciliation bill would risk the food security of Georgians while funding tax cuts for the wealthy. Hear from our expert on the subject: tiktok.com/@gabudget/vide…
Senate Ag’s proposal would require most states to pay a portion of food benefit costs for the first time, leaving them w/ two options: significantly reduce the # of ppl receiving food assistance or some states ending #SNAP entirely. More from @Katie_Bergh: cbpp.org/research/food-…
.@DannyKanso testified in study committee today about Georgia's tobacco tax. We are 49 out of 50 states and there is more we can do for the health of Georgians!
The budget reconciliation bill would harm children. 4 in 5 households receiving SNAP funds include a child and over one third of all SNAP benefits go to families with children under age five. NEW article in the Saporta Report co-authored with @GEEARS bit.ly/3ZU4jBG
