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Read our newest report on Georgia's Income Tax, and how eliminating it would mean a higher cost of living for most Georgians, here: gbpi.org/breaking-the...
November 25, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Read our newest report on Georgia's Income Tax, and how eliminating it would mean a higher cost of living for most Georgians, here: gbpi.org/breaking-the...
Join us for our annual policy conferencs on Jan 23rd to get data and insights for what's on the table the year. Let's make sure every Georgian has a seat, let's make sure every Georgian has a plate. Let's build an economy that serves us all. bit.ly/insights2026
November 24, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Join us for our annual policy conferencs on Jan 23rd to get data and insights for what's on the table the year. Let's make sure every Georgian has a seat, let's make sure every Georgian has a plate. Let's build an economy that serves us all. bit.ly/insights2026
Losing $5.4 billion in federal supplemental payments for providers amounts to unsustainable pressure for our healthcare system and leaves the state to pick up the tab: bit.ly/4pljtKE
November 20, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Losing $5.4 billion in federal supplemental payments for providers amounts to unsustainable pressure for our healthcare system and leaves the state to pick up the tab: bit.ly/4pljtKE
Eliminating Georgia’s income tax would represent the largest transfer of wealth from working and middle-class families to high income individuals and corporations in state history. Read more in our recent report: bit.ly/4oLITB6
November 17, 2025 at 9:39 PM
Eliminating Georgia’s income tax would represent the largest transfer of wealth from working and middle-class families to high income individuals and corporations in state history. Read more in our recent report: bit.ly/4oLITB6
1) GA is ranked 3rd in the US for highest avg student loan debt 2) GA has $1.7 Billion in unrestricted lottery reserves it could put toward student education 3) GA could afford need-based financial aid for students with the highest need for $126 million. bit.ly/47BLtUi
November 12, 2025 at 8:15 PM
1) GA is ranked 3rd in the US for highest avg student loan debt 2) GA has $1.7 Billion in unrestricted lottery reserves it could put toward student education 3) GA could afford need-based financial aid for students with the highest need for $126 million. bit.ly/47BLtUi
Join us on Nov. 12 for a free webinar on how we can reduce student debt in Georgia. Register at bit.ly/gastudentdebt
October 30, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Join us on Nov. 12 for a free webinar on how we can reduce student debt in Georgia. Register at bit.ly/gastudentdebt
SNAP creates increased demand for Georgia-grown food among households with low incomes and helps support demand for the entire state during economic downturns. bit.ly/48RlyZS
October 28, 2025 at 5:18 PM
SNAP creates increased demand for Georgia-grown food among households with low incomes and helps support demand for the entire state during economic downturns. bit.ly/48RlyZS
DHS has clarified that SNAP recipients can use their EBT card with any unspent SNAP benefits in November. However, the Nov. SNAP benefits will be suspended until federal funds are available. If you are in need of food, you can find a local food bank at bit.ly/48PHvsm
October 27, 2025 at 4:31 PM
DHS has clarified that SNAP recipients can use their EBT card with any unspent SNAP benefits in November. However, the Nov. SNAP benefits will be suspended until federal funds are available. If you are in need of food, you can find a local food bank at bit.ly/48PHvsm
The USDA must use the SNAP contingency funds to provide some SNAP benefits in November. This is the minimum step the agency must take. USDA can also use its discretionary authority to find additional funds to pay out full SNAP benefits for November. bit.ly/3JoxS9o
October 23, 2025 at 3:18 PM
The USDA must use the SNAP contingency funds to provide some SNAP benefits in November. This is the minimum step the agency must take. USDA can also use its discretionary authority to find additional funds to pay out full SNAP benefits for November. bit.ly/3JoxS9o
Time is running out for President Trump to green light funding for SNAP before 1,411,400 Georgians are cut off from food assistance at the end of the month. bit.ly/4oBieXt
October 22, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Time is running out for President Trump to green light funding for SNAP before 1,411,400 Georgians are cut off from food assistance at the end of the month. bit.ly/4oBieXt
Two years ago Georgia launched Pathways to Coverage, a new Medicaid option for certain adults that's tied to work reporting requirements. Today it covers no more than 7% of uninsured, low-income adults from working households. Our full report out now: bit.ly/4ocILdo
October 14, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Two years ago Georgia launched Pathways to Coverage, a new Medicaid option for certain adults that's tied to work reporting requirements. Today it covers no more than 7% of uninsured, low-income adults from working households. Our full report out now: bit.ly/4ocILdo
Join us and @BarredBusiness with Georgia's BEST campaign in Augusta this Saturday to talk about economic insecurity. Register here: bit.ly/4nK16Pd
October 8, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Join us and @BarredBusiness with Georgia's BEST campaign in Augusta this Saturday to talk about economic insecurity. Register here: bit.ly/4nK16Pd
Join GBPI, 9 to 5 Georgia and Mothering Justice in Macon on Oct 11th. Our Director of Economic Justice, Ife Finch Floyd, will discuss the state budget and basic need programs
October 7, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Join GBPI, 9 to 5 Georgia and Mothering Justice in Macon on Oct 11th. Our Director of Economic Justice, Ife Finch Floyd, will discuss the state budget and basic need programs
It's imperative that the administration does not manufacture an even greater crisis by following through on threats to illegally fire federal workers or by disrupting programs. Read our full statement with updates on las night's government shutdown here: bit.ly/46yqPnD
October 1, 2025 at 1:47 PM
It's imperative that the administration does not manufacture an even greater crisis by following through on threats to illegally fire federal workers or by disrupting programs. Read our full statement with updates on las night's government shutdown here: bit.ly/46yqPnD
Last week we were able to discuss health care and SNAP in Cuthbert, GA with the @blackvotersmatterfund.org Sick and Tired Bus Tour. Here's some pics from the team!
September 17, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Last week we were able to discuss health care and SNAP in Cuthbert, GA with the @blackvotersmatterfund.org Sick and Tired Bus Tour. Here's some pics from the team!
Sharing from Migrant Equity Southeast. On Thursday, Sept 4 - ICE arrested 475 workers at a Hyundai-LG plant in Ellabell, GA. Families were torn apart, workers criminalized and communities terrorized. Donate at bit.ly/MESEdonate.
September 8, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Sharing from Migrant Equity Southeast. On Thursday, Sept 4 - ICE arrested 475 workers at a Hyundai-LG plant in Ellabell, GA. Families were torn apart, workers criminalized and communities terrorized. Donate at bit.ly/MESEdonate.
Sharing from Migrant Equity Southeast, responding to ICE Raids in South Georgia. They are responding on the grounde: Donate: bit.ly/mesesupport
September 5, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Sharing from Migrant Equity Southeast, responding to ICE Raids in South Georgia. They are responding on the grounde: Donate: bit.ly/mesesupport
Georgia can look at lessons learned during the Great Recession to learn how to better support families during looming federal changes. gbpi.org/beyond-flexi...
September 5, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Georgia can look at lessons learned during the Great Recession to learn how to better support families during looming federal changes. gbpi.org/beyond-flexi...
Join us on October 9th at 1pm for an update on access to affordable, high-quality health care for lower income Georgians. Register today at bit.ly/pathwayspulsecheck
September 4, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Join us on October 9th at 1pm for an update on access to affordable, high-quality health care for lower income Georgians. Register today at bit.ly/pathwayspulsecheck
HR1 features items that threaten access to education. In the K-12 space it will reduce funding to public schools due to vouchers, and in the Higher ed space it will reduce the types of loans and repayment programs students can receive. bit.ly/3UANyZu
August 19, 2025 at 3:11 PM
HR1 features items that threaten access to education. In the K-12 space it will reduce funding to public schools due to vouchers, and in the Higher ed space it will reduce the types of loans and repayment programs students can receive. bit.ly/3UANyZu
The Big Budget Reconciliation Bill will be detrimental to Georgians. There are a lot of moving parts in this bill, so GBPI has made a series of fact sheets to help digest. For a fact sheet on the tax and budget implications, visit: bit.ly/41bKdn8
July 29, 2025 at 2:03 PM
The Big Budget Reconciliation Bill will be detrimental to Georgians. There are a lot of moving parts in this bill, so GBPI has made a series of fact sheets to help digest. For a fact sheet on the tax and budget implications, visit: bit.ly/41bKdn8
The Big Budget Reconciliation Bill will be detrimental to Georgians. There are a lot of moving parts in this bill, so GBPI has made a series of fact sheets to help digest. For a fact sheet on the tax and budget implications, visit: bit.ly/41bKdn8
July 29, 2025 at 1:58 PM
The Big Budget Reconciliation Bill will be detrimental to Georgians. There are a lot of moving parts in this bill, so GBPI has made a series of fact sheets to help digest. For a fact sheet on the tax and budget implications, visit: bit.ly/41bKdn8
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
July 22, 2025 at 5:19 PM
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
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
July 3, 2025 at 6:37 PM
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
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/budgettownha...
June 30, 2025 at 5:08 PM
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/budgettownha...