Georgia First Announces Policy Agenda To Advance a Better Future for Georgians

2026 Key Priorities Focus on Economic Opportunity, Healthcare Access, and Protecting Democratic Institutions

Flowery Branch, Ga., January 12, 2026 — Today, Georgia First, a Georgia-based nonprofit policy and advocacy organization, announced its updated policy agenda for 2026. Consistent with the organization’s goal to strengthen the wellbeing of Georgia and its people through fiscally sound policies, Georgia First will focus on pragmatic solutions in 2026 to promote economic opportunity, workforce development, healthcare access, and the protection of democratic institutions.

“As Georgia faces increasing pressure on our state budget — including from unprecedented federal funding cuts — Georgians are counting on our state leaders to enact policies that allow us to make our voices heard at the ballot box, strengthen and expand our middle class, and ensure we can all access the care we need,” said Natalie Crawford, Founder and Executive Director of Georgia First. “Georgia First’s comprehensive 2026 policy agenda will advance these principles, and we look forward to working with Georgia policymakers this year to achieve these goals.”

From its robust agenda across portfolios covering economic policy, healthcare policy, and protecting democracy and election integrity, Georgia First has identified several key priorities where it will focus its efforts in 2026:

Economic Policy:

• Expanding access to the Childcare and Parent Services (CAPS) program
• Supporting efforts to identify revenue streams for sustainably funding early childcare and education

Healthcare Policy:

• Expanding Medicaid to 138% of the federal poverty level
• Maximizing all federal funding available to support Georgians’ healthcare
• Supporting mental health parity adherence and enforcement

Democracy & Election Integrity:

• Protecting voter access
• Ensuring adequate funding for elections infrastructure and any new mandates

Georgia First welcomes collaboration with all policymakers, business leaders, and community stakeholders to advance these initiatives in service of creating more opportunities for all Georgians.

To see the full 2026 policy agenda, please click here or on the agenda image below.

Click image for 2026 Policy Agenda.

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About Georgia First
Georgia First is a nonprofit organization committed to preserving and growing the strength and wellbeing of our state, her people, and our collective future. We are committed to advancing the lives of Georgians by advocating for strong fiscal policies that create a robust middle class, expanding healthcare access and affordability, and standing as a voice above the fray on democracy and elections.