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Georgia's 2026 legislative session has concluded! You can read our full recap at bit.ly/sinedie26

The Georgia need-based DREAMS scholarship is still on its way to being enacted!

Georgia needs more caseworkers - this would employ more people, make DFCS more efficient and help reduce our error rate - which will reduce how much Georgia will pay in admin fees under HR1. We are asking our lawmakers to restore funding for more caseworkers!

Yesterday was equal pay day, and women have lost ground for the second year in a row: npr.org/2026/03/26/nx-…

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. bit.ly/4sqGTAa

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

HB 1009 is in committee today!

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-day-…

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-the-…

Read our in-depth analysis on Georgia property tax here: gbpi.org/passing-the-bu…

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 paperwork. Call your Georgia House Rep: 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!

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.