There are several bills active this legislative session that significantly reduce funding to the state of Georgia through inequitable income tax cuts. You can compare them in our newest fact sheet: gbpi.org/racing-to-th...
Read our in-depth analysis on Georgia property tax here: gbpi.org/passing-the-...
HB 947 makes it harder for families to keep food on the table. If passed, this bill would cut food assistance for children, seniors and people with disabilities simply because their families could not get through the maze of excessive verification. Call your Ga House Rep to help: bit.ly/stop947
Let's Go Need-Based Aid!
There are several income tax bills in play this Legislative Session. Our bill analysis compares them all: bit.ly/40IWy1u. HB 1001, HB 880 and SB 477 mostly benefit the wealthy while Senate Bill 520 would benefit working and middle-class Georgians.
Property Taxes are critical for school funding, as 66% of local funding comes from them.
House Bill 1413 was heard in the Higher Ed Committee today - it creates a need-based aid program for Georgia Scholarships with the DREAMS program. Follow us for more updates!
House Bill 1413 was heard in the Higher Ed Committee today - it creates a need-based aid program for Georgia Scholarships with the DREAMS program. Follow us for more updates!
Let's fully fund the Georgia DREAMS Scholarship, y'all
Fully Fund Ga DREAMS! Join us on the Georgia Capitol South Steps at 9am tomorrow, Feb. 25
The DREAMS Scholarship would be a long-awaited victory for all Georgians, let's make sure we fully fund it to really bring the dream alive.
Today Georgia's Senate passed its version of the AFY 2026 budget, and unfortunately some changes were made that don't reflect the needs of all Georgians.
A legislative committee has 5 proposals aimed at reconfiguring the state's public health structure. Increasing state funding isn't one of them.
GBPI is hiring a Senior Analyst or Director to work in our Economic Security Portfolio. Find out more: gbpi.org/senior-analy...
Combined, Senate Bills 476 and 477 would leave an estimated deficit of more than $6 Billion per year in Georgia - this is more the state spends on Medicaid, this is more than the state spends on Higher Education. This would put programs Georgia relies on at risk.
Join us next Thursday for an Advocacy Day at the Georgia Capitol. Together, we can move toward a more equitable, fully funded public education system where every student has the opportunity to thrive. tinyurl.com/FGF2026
GBPI recently released a report outlining the harms that eliminating the income tax could cause most Georgians. Read the report here: bit.ly/incometaxrep...
Share your SNAP story at bit.ly/snapadvoday. We may use your story to share on social media, send to lawmakers or use quotes in our research. You may anonymize your face and voice.
The Department of Community Health administers the state's healthcare safety net. 94% of DCH's proposed funding is earmarked for Medicaid and PeachCare, which provides life-saving healthcare coverage to about 2 million Georgians with lower incomes. bit.ly/4ql2xnw
Georgia has the nation's second lowest cigarette user fee and our residents are effectively subsidizing the leading cause of preventable disease, death and disability. Read more about how Georgia can add commonsense safeguards for a healthier state here: bit.ly/4aBtQV5
GBPI is the trusted source for the annual analysis of the Georgia Governor's Budget proposals. This year we are analyzing the last of Gov. Kemp's budgets in office, with a snapshot comparing them to his first year. bit.ly/27gabudget
Join us this Wednesday to advocate for a tool that helps Georgians put food on the table. Let's fund SNAP. Register at bit.ly/SNAP2026
Gov. Kemp's eighth and final budget is in. While state spending has increased by nearly $11 billion, this is only a 0.2% increase when adjusting for inflation and population growth. Read our full analysis here: bit.ly/45BVDD2
87.6% of Georgians felt that the SNAP program was important, according to a recent poll. See the full poll results here: gbpi.org/new-gbpi-uga...
Georgia resident Tracy says that rising monthly health care costs would “most likely mean sacrificing essentials, groceries, gas, other basic necessities that I rely on.”
As lawmakers head back to the Capitol next Monday, January 12, we’re coming together to build the skills we need to protect Georgia’s public schools. There's still time to join us this Thursday! tinyurl.com/fgfworkshop
Georgia state legislators will spend the next few months setting budgets and laws that shape our lives. Join us at our annual Insights conference to learn what's going on from our team of experts. Let's build a more equitable Georgia together. www.eventbrite.com/e/insights-2...
On average, 80% of Georgians would lose the rough equivalent of a full month of groceries if Georgia shifts from income taxes to sales taxes. Join us this Thursday for a free webinar discussing this issue and other findings with Daniel Kanso, PhD. bit.ly/breakingthebankga
Kick off ARCHI’s new policy series with a deep dive into GHI’s paper, Impact of Federal Policy Changes to Georgia’s Health Care Landscape. Experts will discuss what shifting federal policies could mean for coverage, affordability, and health equity in GA. bit.ly/4rSubu7
Where is there opportunity to make change in Georgia's upcoming Legislative session? Join us at Insights 2026 to find out how we can reset the table and build an economy that serves us all. www.eventbrite.com/e/insights-2...
