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Historic Federal Tax Shift Benefits Wealthiest, Grows Deficit and Exacerbates Georgia’s Rural Challenges - Georgia Budget and Policy Institute Table of Contents show Overview of Tax Policy Changes Overview of Medicaid Changes Overview of SNAP Changes Overview of Education Changes Conclusion Appendix H.R. 1 Implementation Timeline Endnotes Th...

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.
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Georgia Budget Primer The Georgia Budget Primer examines state spending related to health, education, human services and criminal legal systems in the Fiscal Year 2024 budget.

Where do the economic opportunities for Georgians lie within the state budget? Find out in our annual budget primer. gbpi.org/georgiabudge...

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

This "Big Beautiful Bill" is certainly big but would never call is beautiful.

Research Note: Senate Republican Leaders’ Proposal Risks Deep Cuts to Food Assistance, Some States Ending SNAP Entirely | Center on Budget and Policy Priorities States, which must balance their budgets every year, would struggle to absorb these substantial new costs.

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: www.cbpp.org/research/foo...

Trump Aides Solicit Ideas to Raise Birthrate, From Baby Bonuses to Fertility Planning Baby bonuses and menstrual cycle classes are among the ideas pitched to Trump aides as they consider plans to try boosting the birthrate.

If you wondered how this administration feels about women, this should make it crystal clear.

White House Assesses Ways to Persuade Women to Have More Children www.nytimes.com/2025/04/21/u...

The Data is in on Federal Budget Cuts: Great Harm for Rural Georgians, Georgians of Color and Georgians with Low-Incomes - Georgia Budget and Policy Institute Georgia’s future depends on every community having the tools to thrive. For too long, systemic barriers have made it harder for low-income families, rural residents, immigrants, and communities of col...

@gabudget.bsky.social would not be doing our work if we didn't break down the impact of the threatened federal funding cuts. #gapol
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If we closed this gap, women could pay for
9 more months of rent
7 more months of insurance premiums
1.3 years of childcare
Pay off average student debt in 3.3 years
#ClosetheGap

It is not until 4/7 that AAPI women catch up; 5/6 for moms; 7/10 for Black women; 10/8 for Latina women; 10/23 for disabled women; 11/18 for native women

Women earn on average $12,086 less than men in Georgia
Latina women earn $29,949 less
Black women earn $22,436 less
Native women earn $32,406 less
Asian American women earn $18,303 less

The gender pay gap widened for the first time in 20 years in 2023. Today is the day we mark as #EqualyPayDay which means this is how far into the year full-time female workers have to keep working to make what their male counterparts.
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It is not until 4/7 that AAPI women catch up; 5/6 for moms; 7/10 for Black women; 10/8 for Latina women; 10/23 for disabled women; 11/18 for native women

GBPI Responds to Threatened Executive Order Gutting US Department of Education - Georgia Budget and Policy Institute The Trump Administration has threatened an executive order gutting the US Department of Education (ED). ED administers a range of programs of critical importance to Georgians, including Title I progra...

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(5) Freeing up $321.4 million by funding long term infrastructure projects with bonds (as has been the state's usual practice) instead of paying for the full cost upfront.
The FY26 Budget now moves to the Senate. Stay tuned to all things GBPI (www.gbpi.org) !

(3) $20 million for mental health support grants and $5 million for grants for social work services for students (4) $4 million to the State Housing Trust Fund for the Homeless

GBPI applauds (1) $5.8M for a $3,000 pay increase for eligibility caseworkers, who are employees within DFCS (2) $28 million to fund an opportunity weight in the quality basic education formula to provide resources to districts to support economically disadvantaged students

Yesterday the GA House of Representative passed its version of the FY26 Budget (HB68) which had some encouraging developments that are aligned with GBPI priorities and go beyond the Governor’s budget proposal unveiled in January. @gabudget.bsky.social #GAFY26Budget #gapol

Instagram and Facebook Blocked and Hid Abortion Pill Providers’ Posts Some posts related to obtaining abortion pills were recently hidden on Instagram and Facebook and some accounts were suspended, before being later restored.

The attacks on bodily autonomy may be covert and malicious. #abortionishealthcare

#Insights2025 is under way and our budget overview has been published! @gabudget.bsky.social

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