May 18, 2023 • Commentary

Is Georgia serious about licensing reform?

By J. Thomas Perdue
A new commission will review Georgia’s occupational licensing practices and implement a framework to accommodate the state’s changing economy.
March 23, 2023 • Blog

Lemonade stand freedom coming to Georgia

By J. Thomas Perdue
The Georgia legislature has passed “The Georgia Lemonade Stand Act,” legislation that would remove regulations on businesses run by minors.
January 13, 2023 • Commentary

Barriers to work still high in Georgia

By J. Thomas Perdue
Georgia places a higher burden on those seeking low and middle-income occupations than many other states.
June 3, 2022 • Competitive Enterprise Institute

Restating the Case for Free Trade

By Ryan Young
Politicians keep pushing the same protectionist policies, as though maybe this time the results will be different.
November 4, 2021 • Blog

Tiny Houses, Big Hurdles

By Kyle Wingfield
Most communities in Georgia are dealing with a common problem: housing affordability.
September 10, 2021 • Commentary

Universal Recognition, A License to Work

By Benita M. Dodd
The phrase “reduce, reuse, recycle” is a favorite of those with environmental concerns about the amount of trash generated by people and businesses.
April 8, 2021 • Savannah Morning News

Analyzing Senate Bill 202

By Kyle Wingfield
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

By Chris Denson
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

By Benita M. Dodd
With just one number, U.S. Sen. Mike Enzi of Wyoming encapsulated the enormous challenge facing housing assistance: 160.
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 […]