WHAT WE FIGHT FOR
We believe Georgians are more prosperous when we are empowered to pursue our dreams – supported by access to the education, healthcare and homes that fit our unique needs.
We believe Georgians are stronger when Georgia’s physical infrastructure – from transportation to energy – is built for the growth our entrepreneurs and innovators create.
We believe Georgians are freer when government protects our liberties but otherwise stays out of the way, keeping taxes low and regulations light.
WHAT’S NEW
Commentary
Georgia’s push to zero: Can the state eliminate its income tax?
Lt. Gov. Burt Jones announced the creation of a committee that will study the elimination of Georgia’s income tax.
Commentary
6 ways state policy affected your wallet in 2025
Georgia’s 2025 fiscal year will be remembered less for a single marquee bill than for a constellation of measured, taxpayer-focused changes.
Commentary
Look for the migration from New York to only grow
Partisans may put out rankings on who is the best or worst, but there is no more measurable sign of success (or failure) than people voting with their feet.
Commentary
Why Georgia needs regulatory reform
Virginia has set the standard for reforming regulations. Georgia should follow suit.
RESEARCH
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Guide to the Issues
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Policy Paper
Review of Georgia’s regulatory environment
Georgia’s regulatory code has grown steadily since the Secretary of State’s office began tracking rules and regulations in 1965.
Research
Next Steps for Georgia Tax Reform
When Georgia enacted the Tax Reduction and Reform Act of 2022, it began the hard work of fixing an outdated, uncompetitive tax code.
Policy Paper
Regulatory reform around the country
Several states are taking measures to curb overregulation and reduce the size of their regulatory codes.
Policy Paper
Government Regulation in the Price of a New Home: Georgia
Housing prices are rocketing skyward, and one factor contributing to the rise is the cost of regulation to build a new single-family home.
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