Commentary
New tax reform on the horizon?
There has been much talk about getting to a zero income tax to match neighboring Florida and Tennessee, or just lowering the rate to remain competitive.
Blog
Rural Georgia’s rising population numbers could create unexpected tensions
Seven counties in Georgia have only one commissioner rather than a board.
Commentary
Legislation aims to combat rising home prices
A Senate committee advanced legislation limiting the ability of local governments to enact moratoriums on building new housing to no more than 180 days.
Blog
At the Capitol: Week of March 13
A recap of the tenth week of the 2023 legislative session in Georgia.
Featured Publication
Guide to the Issues 2022
The Georgia Public Policy Foundation’s goal for this Guide to the Issues is to provide a compilation of commonsense policies.
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Policy Paper
Addressing Georgia’s Healthcare Disparities: The Benefits of Full Practice Authority for Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants
One possible solution for Georgia’s growing disparity in healthcare access is allowing full practice authority for nurse practitioners and physician assistants.
Policy Paper
Funding Students Instead of Institutions
This report reviews the evidence on the topic and estimates the long-term economic impacts of funding Georgia students directly.
Featured Publication
Development Impact Fees: Trends and Impact on the Community
While impact fees are a tool to help defray the costs of infrastructure needed to support new development, they are also an additional housing cost.
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