Regulation Reform
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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.
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October 1, 2026 • Commentary
Guide to the Issues 2026: Thirty years after the first edition
The Guide serves as a briefing book for Georgia’s next leaders, and it is just as useful for voters.
September 3, 2026 • Commentary
5 Questions for This Labor Day in Georgia
Labor Day is the one holiday built entirely around work. Americans decided a long time ago that showing up and doing a job deserves recognition.
July 23, 2026 • Commentary
New Laws Ease Georgia’s Occupational Licensing Burden
Restrictive licensing practices and regulatory barriers frequently prevent qualified and trained workers from participating in the workforce.
June 25, 2026 • Commentary
The $132,000 Question Georgia Homebuyers Are Paying to Answer
An updated study from the National Association of Home Builders puts a new dollar figure on the cost of government regulations nationwide.
March 19, 2026 • Commentary
The Fight Against Red Tape Continues in Georgia
Regulatory reform is still very much alive at the Capitol.
March 12, 2026 • Commentary
Here’s Where Key Georgia Bills Stand After Crossover Day
Last Friday marked Crossover Day in the Georgia legislative session, the point by which bills must clear their chamber of origin to remain viable.
March 5, 2026 • Commentary
Why is Georgia Unnecessarily Restricting Access to Cancer Care?
Georgia’s outdated certificate-of-need laws allow hospitals to block competition—even for cancer treatment.
March 5, 2026 • Commentary
Who Decides What Georgia Laws Mean?
Proposed legislation would require Georgia courts to interpret laws independently rather than defer to agencies.
January 15, 2026 • Commentary
How States Are Reining in Costly Regulations
States are reexamining regulatory structures that hinder growth and innovation
August 28, 2025 • Commentary
Georgia sets the national standard for pro-worker leadership
Georgia has led the nation in adopting pro-worker reforms.
July 31, 2025 • Blog
Trump was right about Coke. But replacing corn syrup with sugar won’t be cheap — or easy.
Coca‑Cola recently announced it will launch a new soft drink made with cane sugar in the United States this fall, but the move won’t be easy.
July 17, 2025 • Commentary
Why Georgia needs regulatory reform
Virginia has set the standard for reforming regulations. Georgia should follow suit.
April 17, 2025 • Commentary
Regulatory reform efforts stall in 2025 session
Regulatory reforms stall this year further postpones a reckoning for Georgia’s expanding regulatory code.
April 10, 2025 • Commentary
Sine Die surprise: Wins, losses and a sudden exit at the Georgia Capitol
The session yielded important policy changes in several key areas.
April 2, 2025 • Blog
2025 Session: One big win, and a scramble for the rest
The 2025 session is unique in this way: There has been exactly one “tier one” issue — lawsuit reform.
