Regulation Reform
May 13, 2022 • Commentary
Investigation Taps Prohibition Hang Over As Craft Industry Hangup
Whether you only drink traditional lagers or want a mango chili IPA, the rules about what brewers can sell have remained largely untouched for nearly 90 years.
April 29, 2022 • RealClear Policy
Only Hardened Outlaws Sell Flowers in Georgia
Fresh flowers usually bring nothing but joy. Georgia regulators can give flower sellers nothing but grief.
March 11, 2022 • Commentary
Georgia Public Policy Foundation Branches Out Into Investigative Journalism, Here is How You Can Help
Traditional methods of journalism are not as traditional as they once were. Georgia Policy is here to change the paradigm.
November 4, 2021 • Blog
Tiny Houses, Big Hurdles
Most communities in Georgia are dealing with a common problem: housing affordability.
November 4, 2021 • Blog
Short-Term Rental Regulation: Public Protection or Party Poopers?
Short-term rentals are exploding in popularity, and increasingly on the radar of regulators.
September 10, 2021 • Commentary
Universal Recognition, A License to Work
The phrase “reduce, reuse, recycle” is a favorite of those with environmental concerns about the amount of trash generated by people and businesses.
August 19, 2021 • Commentary
Study Highlights Wisdom of Georgia’s Measured COVID Response
With the resurgence in COVID-19 cases because of the contagious “delta” variant, some states may be mulling reintroducing restrictions.
April 8, 2021 • Savannah Morning News
Analyzing Senate Bill 202
The 2021 legislative session is over, and the most-discussed legislation concerned election reform. While dozens of these bills were introduced, only Senate Bill 202 cleared both chambers. Gov. Brian Kemp […]
March 17, 2021 • Blog
To Understand Georgia’s Future, Look in Washington
The work continues under the Gold Dome, but look farther north to understand Georgia’s future. In Washington, the most evenly divided Congress in two decades wants to turn states into […]
March 12, 2021 • Commentary
COVID-19: What a Difference a Year Made
One year ago this week, Georgians began to feel the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Georgia Public Policy Foundation shut down to begin working remotely
December 23, 2020 • Blog
Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas
This looks to be a different kind of Christmas. Many will carry on as before, but some will choose a socially distanced Yule. Some will be forced to keep away […]
October 1, 2020 • Press Release
Foundation Releases ‘Guide to The Issues 2020’
Atlanta – The Georgia Public Policy Foundation released its Guide to The Issues 2020 today, providing policy recommendations on 13 critical areas that state policymakers are expected to – and […]
September 18, 2020 • Commentary
The Labyrinth of Housing Affordability
With just one number, U.S. Sen. Mike Enzi of Wyoming encapsulated the enormous challenge facing housing assistance: 160.
June 26, 2020 • Commentary
Foundation Adapts, With 2020’s Georgia Legislative Policy Forum on Zoom
Since it began in 2010, the annual Georgia Legislative Policy Forum has been an in-person event, drawing legislators, policymakers, businesspeople and interest
May 29, 2020 • Commentary
COVID-19 Waivers Can Begin the End of Regulatory Excess
Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, many states, including Georgia, implemented shelter-at-home policies. Many stores, restaurants, businesses and government offices were shuttered. And many federal, state and local regulations were waived […]
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