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...

Tracy, 57, from GA, received this notice showing her #ACA marketplace premium rising from $82 to $1,616/month if premium tax credit enhancements expire — nearly a $19k increase next year. For her, that means choosing between coverage and essentials.

More SNAP recipients will be required to report their working hours, find some quick facts about this here: bit.ly/4iPo45V

Our Senior Education Analyst, Ashley Young, explains why we Georgia students need need-based aid in Georgia and where we are in the process of getting it: bit.ly/48D4OUg

On Tuesday, December 2, the Senate Study Committee on Higher Education Affordability adopted a new report www.tiktok.com/@gabudget/vi...

Today is World AIDS Day, a day to honor the lives of those affected by HIV. This year we're urging people to honor World AIDS Day by telling Congress to pass a funding bill which ensures access to critical and affordable HIV care. TAKE ACTION: bit.ly/GE_WAD

Some recent Republican responses to the marketplace premium tax credit issue would shift more people to bronze plans with Health Savings Accounts as an alternative to silver plans with PTC enhancements and cost sharing reductions. So how do these plans stack up in real terms?

Reports that the White House is working on a proposal to extend premium tax credit enhancements shows the Administration is acknowledging the urgent need to address premium spikes for millions of marketplace enrollees. But big questions remain.🧵

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

Georgians will get full SNAP benefits for the month of November. Hear more details from our Director of Economic Justice here: www.tiktok.com/@gabudget/vi...

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

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

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

Georgia's Pathways to Coverage program is two years old and it still isn't serving a fraction of the Georgians that it set out to serve. Hear more from director of Health Justice, Leah Chan: www.tiktok.com/@gabudget/vi...

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

What is true: without congressional action, premiums are about to rise steeply for millions of people across the U.S., putting their health coverage at risk: bit.ly/4hkGE57

Georgia starts $14.6 billion in General Fund surplus accounts - this money could be used to make health care and child care more affordable. Read our statement here: bit.ly/4nUFWxP

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

Georgia’s 2026 ACA marketplace window shopping began October 1, meaning people are already seeing next year’s premiums spike because of expiring tax credit enhancements. A typical 60-year-old couple making $85,000 in Georgia will face a $24,900 increase in annual premiums. (1/4)

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

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

Health is more than what happens in the doctor's office. Public health and medical care are two distinct but inextricably linked systems that work best when they are coordinated. Learn more about what pubic health is in our recent fact sheet:

SNAP is under threat in the recent budget reconciliation bill, HR1. But what is SNAP? What does it look like in Georgia? How critical is this program? Find these answers and more: gbpi.org/the-basics-o...

Our senior education policy analyst catches us up on what happened at the last Committee Hearing for Higher Education Affordability and let's us know how our voice can be heard: bit.ly/3Kg4ouH

The Administration acknowledged that it will stop the survey that measures food insecurity, just as tariffs push up food prices and the deep cuts to food assistance enacted in July start to take effect. Congress must intervene to save these vital data. www.wsj.com/economy/trum...

Did you know that Georgia's total per person public health funding has decreased over time? Get more quick facts bout Georgia's Public Health System in our new brief: gbpi.org/fast-facts-f...

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!

Mazzi is the only one who gets to be sleeping on the chance to give comment at the upcoming Committee for Higher Education Affordability in Georgia: www.tiktok.com/@gabudget/vi...

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

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

Georgians are at risk of losing their health coverage if Congress doesn't act to renew ACA discounts. More than 1.4 million Georgians rely on enhanced premium tax credits (ePTCs) to afford their health insurance. You can act now: secure.everyaction.com/UMfZvzKL9UC3...

Last week we provided comment to the Department of Education regarding changes they are making to student loan repayment plans. We recommended several measures to help Georgia borrowers: gbpi.org/gbpi-public-...

Through community, courage and care we can help make the state that is “no. 1 for business” also “no. 1 for workers.” gbpi.org/labor-day-20...

Massive federal changes to our economic support programs are looming. How Georgia’s state leaders use the TANF program to will be the state’s test of its values. Will it find ways to help families harmed by federal changes, or will it ignore them? bit.ly/4lRIF9A

"For most of Georgia’s households, eliminating the income tax would amount to a massive tax increase." Read the full conversation with GBPI's Danny Kanso here: bit.ly/4oQlyPs