January 24, 2023 • Blog
Georgia’s expensive rural broadband project
Feds insist government-funded broadband will transform Georgia’s rural and poor communities.
January 19, 2023 • Commentary
Georgia should reinforce its tax reform intentions
Georgia’s ability to reach the target 4.99% tax rate from last year's reform is limited by the bill’s tax trigger mechanism
December 27, 2022 • Commentary
Accelerate Georgia’s tax cuts
Lawmakers have a lot of decisions to make around the state's $6 billion-plus surplus.
October 20, 2022 • Commentary
Facts-Based Principles and Practical Recommendations: Guide to the Issues 2022
The Georgia Public Policy Foundation is excited to announce the release of the latest edition of Guide to the Issues!
October 20, 2022
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.
October 19, 2022 • Commentary
A Report Card for Governors’ Fiscal Policy
See how Brian Kemp stacks up against his peers when it comes to taxes, spending and budgeting.
October 5, 2022 • Blog
Laws to Control Growth Could Backfire on Georgia County
The population of Bryan County is expected to surge with a new electric vehicle plant, but local fees and ordinances could restrict an adequate housing supply.
July 21, 2022 • Blog
The Time for Tax Cuts is Now
Georgia has a unique opportunity in this particular moment to use its surplus for sustained tax cuts.
April 21, 2022 • Blog
The Hidden Tax: Inflation
There are taxes, and then there are hidden taxes. And there’s no hidden tax quite like inflation.
April 15, 2022 • Commentary
What Could Georgia’s New Tax Bill Mean for You?
Georgia's recent tax reform means you'll save more money. But, how much?
April 13, 2022 • Blog
Tax Bill: A Big Step Forward
The Tax Reduction and Reform Act may help spur Georgia’s next decade of prosperity.
April 5, 2022 • Press Release
Georgia Public Policy Foundation Praises Decision to Adopt Flat Tax
In a late night flurry of votes, the Senate passed a bill that will gradually drop the state income tax rate from 5.75% to 4.99% by 2029.
March 30, 2022 • Blog
It’s Time for Georgia to Tackle Tax Reform
This is a key moment for Georgia. If the state doesn't take initiative, we may be passed by.
March 25, 2022 • Tax Foundation
Georgia Income Tax Reform Would Improve Standing Among Neighbors, Country
Georgia faces stiff competition from its neighbors when it comes to the individual income tax.
March 15, 2022 • Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Capitol Recap
It took eight days for a $1 billion tax cut to transform from an idea announced at a press conference to a measure that won passage in the Georgia House. […]
March 10, 2022 • Blog
A Flat Tax Means Keeping More of Your Money
A flat tax will save money for Georgians of all income levels.
March 9, 2022 • Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Georgia House quickly OKs $1 billion income tax cut, rate reduction
The Georgia House on Wednesday backed a proposal chamber leaders introduced only last week to lower the state’s income tax rate and raise the standard exemption, estimating the moves would […]
March 8, 2022 • Blog
Independent Analysis Finds Proposed Georgia Flat Tax Would Create Jobs, Spur Economic Growth
A proposal to lower and flatten Georgia's personal income tax rate would result in tens of thousands of jobs and billions of dollars back in taxpayer wallets.
March 4, 2022 • Reason
There Are Many Problems With Democrats’ Plan for a Federal Gas Tax Holiday
A federal gasoline tax holiday would undermine the user fee system for funding highways and could worsen inflation.
March 3, 2022 • Blog
Georgia Leaders Propose Flat Tax, Rate Cut
This week, legislation that would continue unveiled legislation that would continue reducing the burden of Georgia’s personal income tax was unveiled.
March 1, 2022 • Blog
What Do Lower Taxes Mean for Georgia Jobs?
How would lowering taxes here affect job growth and help us keep up with neighboring states?
February 3, 2022 • Blog
Tax Cuts Could Mean Windfalls for Georgia
Even without cutting tax revenues, flattening and lowering Georgia’s income-tax rate would be a big winner in terms of economic growth and job creation.
January 20, 2022 • Blog
What to Do With Revenue?
You’ve heard the saying “follow the money.” What happens when the money follows you?
January 14, 2022 • Friday Facts
Friday Facts: January 14, 2022
It’s Friday! Quotes of note “Just because you do not take an interest in politics, does not mean politics won’t take an interest in you.” – Pericles “The Bill of […]
January 14, 2022 • Commentary
Georgia Ranks High on Freedom, but Has Room to Improve
Georgia’s environment of economic freedom is a major contributor to the top-10 ranking.
December 17, 2021 • Friday Facts
Friday Facts: December 17, 2021
Limited government and fiscal responsibility have been mainstays of the Georgia Public Policy Foundation since its founding in 1991.
November 12, 2021 • Friday Facts
Friday Facts: November 12, 2021
In 2010, the Georgia Public Policy Foundation held its first legislative policy forum.
November 11, 2021 • Commentary
Window of Opportunity for Tax Reform in Georgia
Lowering and flattening Georgia’s personal income tax rate could create tens of thousands of jobs within five years, according to a new analysis conducted for t
November 5, 2021 • Friday Facts
Friday Facts: November 05, 2021
Noel Khalil, founder and CEO of Columbia Residential and Columbia Ventures, died October 25 after a long illness.
October 29, 2021 • Commentary
Returns Aside, Pension Risks Remain in Georgia
Georgia's largest public pension plans have seen a year of exceptional growth, a stark contrast to last year.
