Georgia Blazes a Trail with a Bold Healthcare Plan
Between them, Governor Brian Kemp’s proposals would make coverage more affordable for all uninsured Georgians and many who are insured, not only those covered by expanding Medicaid.
Georgians Have Many Reasons to Give Thanks
In a year of landmark policy successes, the 2019 Georgia Legislative Policy Forum was a reminder of how far Georgia has come and how much Georgians have to be grateful for.
American Institute for Full Employment
The Institute conducts leading research, studies best practices, and develops practical solutions in the areas of unemployment insurance, workforce development and public assistance.
Zoning Regulations Hinder Housing Affordability
Fair housing policy should protect Americans from discrimination when purchasing or renting a home – but it also means making sure they can afford that home.
Good News on Georgia Economic Freedom and Opportunity
An annual, international analysis ranks Georgia sixth in the nation for economic freedom, up one position from last year.
DFCS Descriptive Data
Year to year data reports from the Georgia Division of Family and Children Services (DFCS). The descriptive data includes information from 2009 through 2018.
Shining a Light on the Administrative State
In total, roughly 20 states have initiated some form of red tape cutting effort in recent years.
A Home Run for School Choice from ‘Miss Virginia’
By Andrew Wimer
Andrew WimerImagine sitting in a Congressional hearing room listening to testimony from one of your opponents, a public high school principal. He tells the collected members of the House of Representatives that…
Georgia Division of Family and Children Services (DFCS)
The Georgia Division of Family and Children Services (DFCS) investigates reports of child abuse; finds foster and adoptive homes for abused and neglected children; issues SNAP, Medicaid and TANF; helps out-of-work parents get back on their feet; and provides numerous support services and innovative programs to help families in need.
Leaving Cities: Millennials Aren’t Too Cool for School
Millennials are continuing their parents' pattern of leaving cities when their children reach school age.
Occupational Licensing, an Issue Overdue for Review
Georgia falls short in many aspects of occupational licensing, and the Georgians First Commission may be just what the state needs to spearhead improvement.
Georgia Department of Labor
The mission of the Georgia Department of Labor is to work with public and private partners in building a workforce system that contributes to Georgia's economic prosperity.
Interpreting Graduation Rates: Not as Easy as ABC
The method may be consistent across states, but a “graduate” is not.
The Search for Civility and Civil Society
Today, instead of uniting behind common goals, many Americans wallow in their differences.
Government, Poverty and Self-Reliance
The paper by Larry Reed reprinted here was originally commissioned for the inaugural conference of The
Center for Vision & Values at Grove City College in April 2005. The conference was titled “The Road From
Poverty to Freedom: A Look Backward and Forward at the War on Poverty,” and it was natural to include
Larry, a 1975 graduate of the college who majored in economics and studied under the renowned Austrian
economist Hans Sennholz.
Center for Vision & Values at Grove City College in April 2005. The conference was titled “The Road From
Poverty to Freedom: A Look Backward and Forward at the War on Poverty,” and it was natural to include
Larry, a 1975 graduate of the college who majored in economics and studied under the renowned Austrian
economist Hans Sennholz.
The Empty Promise of ‘Democratic’ Socialism
While there are countries that have reduced income inequality by using taxation to redistribute wealth, this robbing from the rich and giving to the poor paradigm has proven unsustainable.
Federal Tax Reform Opens Opportunities for Georgia and for Rural Georgia
Most experts agree that recent federal tax reforms will put pressure on high tax states to either reduce taxes or continue to lose residents fleeing to lower tax states.
The Path to Responsibility Can Start with a Broom and a Paycheck
It is hard to be a young black male in the United States today. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the unemployment rate for African-American men between 16 and 24 is 30.5%. That rate is more than twice what it is for whites in the same age group.
Going from Trees-R-Us to Trees-Or-Us
Trees are ubiquitous. Most of us love them; a few hate them. Homeowners can be ambivalent, at least about some trees. Modern cities are fixated on trees.
Ignoring Trump’s Health Plan Won’t Make It Go Away
The Trump administration continues to push for fundamental changes in our healthcare system. If Congress would do its part, the system would be radically different than it was when Trump took office.
