The Georgia Budget and Policy Institute works to advance lasting solutions that expand economic opportunity and well-being for all Georgians.
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Between '22 and '24, the share of young children under 6 who were uninsured reached the highest uninsured rate for young children in nearly a decade. GBPI, along with GEEARS, Voices for Georgia's Children and GHI have several recommendations: bit.ly/4eiRvLF
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Joint us on July 1 at 3.30 pm for our Budget Primer Town Hall. Register at bit.ly/primertownhall
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This year, our budget primer will have a focus on budget trends over the full eight years of Gov. Kemp’s tenure as we prepare for Georgia’s next leaders to take office.
Register today at bit.ly/primertownhall
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Kemp cut $344 million through budget disregards. The reason is not an economic downturn or dip in state funding, but tax cuts approved by the General Assembly. thecentersquare.com/georgia/…
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The future of Georgia's agriculture industry relies on a state and local public health system that can track outbreaks and keep communities healthy. bit.ly/3RNYHrv
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Property taxes are critical for schools and local government our resident expert @DannyKanso joined Georgia leaders today during BEST: A Conversation on Faith and Building a Shared Economy to discuss how critical these funds are for Georgia's children.
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Countless Georgians will lose out on programs and services from public school funding to domestic violence shelters & sexual assault clinics so that the state can cover part of the cost of the massive income tax bill (HB 463) passed this year #gapol
gbpi.org/governor-kemp-unila…
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Last week, Gov. Kemp issued $344 million in budget disregards to offset tax cuts that primarily benefit those who already have the most: bit.ly/4eQWGo2
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We are a part of a @Morehouse team helping to co-design this new grant opportunity with the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation for organizations conducting valuable health equity research. Apply today: bit.ly/4tTTooD
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One of the biggest policy issues we discussed this past legislative session was the income tax, and how cutting it would be regressive. We are very proud to be featured in this news article from Midtown High School's own @thesoutherner bit.ly/48bP3o0
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Georgia's 2026 legislative session has concluded! You can read our full recap at bit.ly/sinedie26
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Yesterday was equal pay day, and women have lost ground for the second year in a row: npr.org/2026/03/26/nx-s1-575…
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FGF is offering grants of up to $10,000 to advance its goal of securing sustainable, equitable, and student-centered funding for Georgia public schools.
To apply, fill out the online application by COB Friday, April 10th. bit.ly/4sqGTAa
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State gas tax holidays will help corporations and visitors far more than those having a hard time paying for gas. Read more in ITEP's recent report: bit.ly/4uNqcAB
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HB 1009 is in committee today!
Georgia may soon ban cell phones in high school classrooms. House bill 1009 builds on a policy signed into law last year by Governor Brian Kemp that already bans phones in elementary and middle schools.
GPB's Sarah Kallis reports.
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GBPI, and our Senior Education Analyst Ashley Young, have advocated for a need-based aid program in Georgia. It's exciting to see those DREAMS come true. bit.ly/4rDMCS6
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