Georgia Budget and Policy Institute

Our newest report from Director of Economic Justice, Ife Finch Floyd, takes great care detailing many barriers Georgians face surrounding child care, like affordability and teacher pay. She also details how Georgia start bridging these problems. Read more here: https://bit.ly/4bqsP0V

We are currently hiring for a K-12 Education Analyst. If you or anyone you know is a good fit, take a look at the link below! https://lnkd.in/eZiGF4_F

GBPI is disappointed by the Governor’s signing of HB 1105 which mandates deeper local cooperation with Immigration and Customs Enforcement. HB 1105 is a state mandate without any supportive funding. Read our full statement here: https://lnkd.in/g-mxenZS

Georgia officials again reported decreased net tax collections, though overall, the state's finances appear to be strong. Our Director of Legislative Strategy and Senior Fiscal Analyst Danny Kanso was recently interviewed by The Center Square here: https://bit.ly/3JmOWcA

"We can no longer ignore the financial benefits from closing the coverage gap; we can no longer ignore the mounting pressure that many communities are feeling as hospitals close and more people fall into the coverage gap." Our Director of Health Justice, Leah Chan, discusses Georgia's coverage gap on PBS News Hour here: https://to.pbs.org/3vUtTL0

GA is discussing a health-related bills and we need your help in talking to your lawmakers so that they know how you feel. HB 404, helps renters maintain healthy housing: https://bit.ly/48RWpL0. SB 140 bans certain medical treatment for minors: https://bit.ly/3PjGE8E

Professional and community leaders, yesterday marked Crossover Day at the Georgia General Assembly, signaling a critical phase where decisions made can significantly influence our state's trajectory. This year, with significant cash reserves and pressing issues on the table, it's more important than ever that we advocate for policies that ensure prosperity for all Georgians. Our latest blog post delves into the legislative priorities and their potential impact. Let's engage in meaningful dialogue on how we can support inclusive growth and prosperity. #Leadership #GeorgiaLegislation https://lnkd.in/emNZXVMu

Legislative Session is in full swing and it can be hard to keep track of how quickly important bills are moving. Check out our bill tracker that follows the bills we are watching and see where they are on the path to become law: https://lnkd.in/esG2FWC6

One way we want to celebrate Black History Month this year is by shining a light on Georgia's HBCUs. Check out our recent blog by education analyst Ashley Young and make sure to advocate for equitable funding for the HBCUs that contribute so much to Black resilience, Black innovation and Black joy. https://lnkd.in/eEaWiWmw

Next in our series of budget overviews that examine the Governor's proposed budget is Ashley Young's analysis of the higher education portion of the budget. Read the budget overview here: https://lnkd.in/gMJheRac