FGF is offering grants of up to $10,000 to advance its goal of securing sustainable, equitable, and student-centered funding for Georgia public schools. To apply, fill out the online application by COB Friday, April 10th. tinyurl.com/FGFgrant

State gas tax holidays will help corporations and visitors far more than those having a hard time paying for gas. Read more in ITEP's recent report: bit.ly/4uNqcAB

GBPI, and our Senior Education Analyst Ashley Young, have advocated for a need-based aid program in Georgia. It's exciting to see those DREAMS come true. bit.ly/4rDMCS6

Georgia's Legislative Session has passed Crossover Day, the day bills must be passed from one chamber to the other to be considered this year. Read our crossover day update: gbpi.org/crossover-da...

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...

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