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The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Features GBPI Op-ed: Shot at real reforms...
As posted in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution Posted by: Alan Essig As we look back at the 2012 legislative session, it’s clear that Georgia lawmakers missed opportunities to make much needed reforms....
View ArticleOp-ed: Shot at real reforms fumbled yet again
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution features GBPI Executive Director Alan Essig’s Op-ed on the 2012 Legislative session.Read the Essay.
View ArticleOp-ed: Less HOPE for those who contribute larger share of their income to the...
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution features GBPI Deputy Director Taifa Butler’s Op-ed on HOPE’s shortcomings and the necessity of HOPE reform.Read the Essay.
View ArticleProgress being made in closing funding gap in state benefits program
GBPI Director of Healthy Policy Tim Sweeney discusses $63 million funding gap for health insurance plans for state workers and retirees. Tim is quoted in the full article.
View ArticleIncentives for Baxter plant will be more than $200 million
GBPI Executive Director Alan Essig is quoted on Baxter plant incentives issue and whether or not it is beneficial to the state. Read full article here.
View ArticleLawmakers throw around bonds for pet projects
GBPI Executive Director Alan Essig discusses bonds and special projects and how politics influence which pets projects receive funding. Essig calls bonds “the way they reward folks” in the...
View ArticleFunding uncertain for REACH scholarship
GBPI Education Analyst Cedric Johnson is quoted on the REACH scholarship program and how it may create an uneven playing field for students. Read full article here.
View ArticleNew Georgia college scholarship hinges on local fundraising
GBPI Education Analyst Cedric Johnson is quoted on REACH scholarships and how it can create an uneven playing field among students. Read full article here.
View ArticleState’s math on jobless doesn’t add up
Senior Policy Analyst Clare Richie is quoted in this article on the cuts in unemployment benefits in Georgia and whether or not these cuts produce the projected savings. Read full article here.
View ArticleSpending reductions, recurring budget deficits
GBPI Executive Director Alan Essig is featured in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution as a guest writer; read Essig’s piece on the structural deficit here.
View ArticleCuts-only approach fails to solve issues
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution features Georgia Budget and Policy Institute’s Executive Director Alan Essig’s op-ed on the no-tax pledge in Georgia. As published in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution...
View ArticleCuts-only approach fails to solve issues
GBPI Executive Director Alan Essig’s op-ed on the “Taxpayer Protection Pledge” is featured in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution; read full article here. The post Cuts-only approach fails to solve issues...
View ArticleLow Pay Holds Georgia Back
As published in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution April 29, 2015 Kills jobs. Bad for business. Hurts the economy. Minimum wage detractors have pushed those arguments for decades and they’re common...
View ArticleLawmakers Made Small Progress, Avoided Big Budget Mistakes
As Published in the AJC Former drug offenders and their families who struggle financially could get better access to nutrition assistance to help them on a path to a lawful, productive life. Some...
View ArticleCuts-only approach fails to solve issues
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution features Georgia Budget and Policy Institute’s Executive Director Alan Essig’s op-ed on the no-tax pledge in Georgia. As published in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution...
View ArticleCuts-only approach fails to solve issues
GBPI Executive Director Alan Essig’s op-ed on the “Taxpayer Protection Pledge” is featured in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution; read full article here. The post Cuts-only approach fails to solve issues...
View ArticleLow Pay Holds Georgia Back
As published in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution April 29, 2015 Kills jobs. Bad for business. Hurts the economy. Minimum wage detractors have pushed those arguments for decades and they’re common...
View ArticleLawmakers Made Small Progress, Avoided Big Budget Mistakes
As Published in the AJC Former drug offenders and their families who struggle financially could get better access to nutrition assistance to help them on a path to a lawful, productive life. Some...
View ArticleCuts-only approach fails to solve issues
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution features Georgia Budget and Policy Institute’s Executive Director Alan Essig’s op-ed on the no-tax pledge in Georgia. As published in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution...
View ArticleCuts-only approach fails to solve issues
GBPI Executive Director Alan Essig’s op-ed on the “Taxpayer Protection Pledge” is featured in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution; read full article here. The post Cuts-only approach fails to solve issues...
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