It's time for Georgia to put people first
Channel: Georgia Budget & Policy Institute
Date: 2021-01-28

Our state boasts a successful business community and an attractive place to work, but problems and barriers across Georgia persist. Poverty, sky-high costs for college and child care and lack of access to health care are just some examples of the issues our state faces, and these inequities are worse for women and people of color. These problems existed before COVID-19, but the pandemic has underscored them. Recovery is only possible if we invest in every Georgian and ensure no one is left out.

People-Powered Prosperity details a vision for how state lawmakers can put Georgians first by pursuing policies that help Georgians recover and thrive. It also details how the state can responsibly pay for the services our families rely on.

To learn more, visit gbpi.org/peoplefirst.