As we close 2020 and look anew in 2021, we will be heading into a new legislative session. How will changes at the federal level impact Georgia’s legislative session? What should our region’s priorities be with respect to education, workforce, and economic mobility? What has been … [Read more...] about MAX Minutes with Policy Experts to Recap Election Cycle and Provide Insights on the 2021 Legislative Session
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MAX ALERT: Second Chances Law to Help Remove Barriers To Employment for Returning Citizens
From the Georgia Justice Project: SB 288, an effort lead by Georgia Justice Project (GJP) and the Second Chance for Georgia Campaign, passed both the Georgia House and Senate unanimously and is now on its way to the Governor’s desk to be signed into law. SB 288 expands … [Read more...] about MAX ALERT: Second Chances Law to Help Remove Barriers To Employment for Returning Citizens
MAX Minutes with Chris Young, Accenture, Reviewed Federal Stimulus and Its Implications
In recent months, the President and Congress have passed bills that represent four phases of stimulus. The first bill, the "Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act," deploys $8.3 billion. It largely focused on providing funds to … [Read more...] about MAX Minutes with Chris Young, Accenture, Reviewed Federal Stimulus and Its Implications
MAX ALERT: U.S. Department of Agriculture Seeks Public Comments on SNAP Employment and Training Rule
From the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA): Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) participants have exclusive access to training and support services to help them enter or move up in the workforce. The proposed rule, Employment and Training Opportunities in the … [Read more...] about MAX ALERT: U.S. Department of Agriculture Seeks Public Comments on SNAP Employment and Training Rule
MAX Minutes With Chris Young, Accenture, to Focus on the COVID-19 Stimulus and Its Reach Into the States
In recent months, the President and Congress have passed bills that represent four phases of stimulus. The first bill, the "Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act," deploys $8.3 billion. It largely focused on providing funds to … [Read more...] about MAX Minutes With Chris Young, Accenture, to Focus on the COVID-19 Stimulus and Its Reach Into the States