Georgia
What Are the Budget Issues Facing Georgia?
In 2009, Georgia faces a $2.4 billion budget gap representing 11.5% of the general fund. In 2010, Georgia is looking at another $1.6 billion shortfall, 7.5% of the general fund.
What the Federal Stimulus Proposal Will Mean for Children in Georgia
The economic stimulus recently passed by the United States Congress and signed into law by the Obama Administration will provide significant investment in the health, education, and safety of America’s children over the next two years. It also provides significant support to their parents and grandparents. Highlights include:
- $1,730,000,000 in relief for Georgia’s Medicaid costs. Medicaid provides health care coverage for low-income children and seniors.
- $1,260,800,000 in relief to the state of Georgia to prevent cuts to programs for school-aged children.
- $419,700,000 for the Title I academic achievement of the disadvantaged program.
- $328,400,000 services to children with disabilities in Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) funding.
- $74,000,000 for other education programs in Georgia’s schools.
- $666,000,000 in food stamps for 1,167,000 Georgia men, women, and children.
- $33,600,000 in emergency shelter grants for 7,600 households.
- 481,000 Georgia children will benefit from the child tax credit provisions of the legislation.
- $82,847,052 in Emergency Child Care and Development Block Grant funds to provide child care to 19,820 Georgia children.
- An increase in unemployment benefits to 504,718 Georgia families.
- $24,500,000 in additional child support enforcement matching funds.
- $31,700,000 in youth training employment services.
How Have Georgia’s Senators Have Voted on Important Children’s Legislation in 2009?
Johnny Isakson (R)
Saxby Chambliss (R)