October 16, 2020 • Commentary
For Millions, Healthcare Waivers Offer Hope
Georgians received a dose of good news Thursday, as Gov. Brian Kemp announced federal approval of his plans to increase healthcare access and affordability.
Topic: Brian Kemp
October 15, 2020 • Press Release
Foundation Welcomes Feds’ OK of Healthcare Waivers
The Foundation has worked for years on policies that would enable all Georgians and their families to have a say in their healthcare options and affordability.
October 8, 2020 • Blog
Voters’ Guide to the 2020 Georgia Ballot Initiatives
Examining Georgia’s two statewide proposed constitutional amendments. Reason Foundation has analyzed proposed amendments on state ballots around the nation, including two on the Georgia ballot. The analysis, published below, is […]
October 2, 2020
Friday Facts: October 2, 2020
It’s Friday! Quotes of Note “Rather than looking to our celebrities or other influential figures, it’s time to look around us. The family structure builds strong character among men and […]
September 18, 2020
Friday Facts: September 18, 2020
It’s Friday! Quotes of Note “Good intentions toward a laudable end are not enough to uphold governmental action against a constitutional challenge.” – William S. Stickman IV, U.S. District Judge […]
September 11, 2020
Friday Facts: September 11, 2020
It’s Friday! Quotes of Note “I called President Bush and I said, ‘You can’t come back here; the United States is under attack.’ And the rest of the day was […]
August 28, 2020
Friday Facts: August 28, 2020
It’s Friday! The 2020 Georgia Legislative Policy Forum ended this week after eight sessions that began July 15. Click on the links to view each session – Zoom webinars – […]
August 21, 2020
Friday Facts: August 21, 2020
It’s Friday! The 2020 Georgia Legislative Policy Forum enters its final week! Click on the links for information and registration for next week’s Zoom sessions: August 25 panel discussion: “Healthcare: […]
August 14, 2020
Friday Facts: August 14, 2020
It’s Friday! The 2020 Georgia Legislative Policy Forum has passed the halfway mark. Find information and registration for upcoming sessions: August 18: “Affordable Housing or Housing Affordability?” August 25: “Healthcare: […]
August 7, 2020
Friday Facts: August 7, 2020
It’s Friday! Don’t miss a session of the 2020 Georgia Legislative Policy Forum. The Foundation is recording each Zoom session for our YouTube channel! View the July 15 opening keynote, […]
July 24, 2020
Friday Facts: July 24, 2020
It’s Friday! Did you miss the first two Zoom events of the 2020 Georgia Legislative Policy Forum? View the opening keynote, “An Education Conversation” with Betsy DeVos, U.S. Secretary of […]
July 10, 2020
Friday Facts: July 10, 2020
It’s Friday! Eight Sessions. Eight Think Tanks. One Venue. No Charge. Have you registered? The 2020 Georgia Legislative Policy Forum begins Wednesday, July 15, on Zoom with the opening keynote, […]
July 2, 2020
Friday Facts: July 3, 2020
It’s Friday! Friday Facts is coming to you a day early to beat the holiday rush! Have you registered yet for the 2020 Georgia Legislative Policy Forum? The Forum, hosted […]
June 26, 2020
Friday Facts: June 26, 2020
It’s Friday! Registration for the 2020 Georgia Legislative Policy Forum is now open! Amid the COVID-19 uncertainty, the Foundation canceled plans for an in-person event and scheduled the Forum as […]
June 19, 2020
Friday Facts: June 19, 2020
It’s Friday! This is Week 14 of the Friday Facts’ focus on the coronavirus pandemic across the nation and in Georgia. View previous editions here. View the Foundation’s near-term proposals […]
June 12, 2020
Friday Facts: June 12, 2020
It’s Friday! This is Week 13 of the Friday Facts’ focus on the coronavirus pandemic across the nation and in Georgia, and the last day of the public health state […]
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 […]
May 29, 2020
Friday Facts: May 29, 2020
It’s Friday! This is Week 11 of the Friday Facts’ focus on the coronavirus pandemic across the nation and in Georgia. View previous editions here. View the Foundation’s near-term proposals […]
May 18, 2020
Recent Foundation Publications
The Georgia Public Policy Foundation’s 2020 publications are listed below by date of publication. Click on a link to read. Sign up here to be added to the Foundation’s media […]
May 15, 2020
Friday Facts: May 15, 2020
It’s Friday! This is Week 9 of the Friday Facts’ focus on the coronavirus pandemic across the nation and in Georgia. View previous editions here. View the Foundation’s near-term proposals […]
May 14, 2020 • In The Press
Foundation Joins Plea for Georgia to allow Online Vision Care
Dear Governor Kemp, We the undersigned organizations, representing a variety of constituencies, urge you to suspend your state’s prohibition on ocular telehealth services during this time of crisis. Patients, underserved […]
May 8, 2020
Friday Facts: May 8, 2020
It’s Friday! This is the eighth Friday Facts edition to focus on the coronavirus pandemic across the nation and in Georgia. View previous editions here. View the Foundation’s near-term proposals […]
May 1, 2020 • Des Moines Register
Georgia’s Reopening Approach Holds Lesson for Other States
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp’s announcement that some businesses closed because of COVID-19 would be allowed to begin reopening on Friday, April 24, with appropriate
April 20, 2020 • Press Release
Foundation President Kyle Wingfield Welcomes Kemp Plan to Reopen Georgia Businesses
NEWS RELEASE | For Immediate Release April 20, 2020 Contact: Benita Dodd (404-256-4050) Foundation President Welcomes Kemp Plan to Reopen Georgia Businesses Atlanta – Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp’s announcement today that some […]
April 17, 2020
Friday Facts: April 17, 2020
It’s Friday! This is the fifth Friday Facts edition to focus on the coronavirus pandemic gripping the nation and Georgia. View previous editions here. View the Foundation’s near-term proposals here. […]
April 9, 2020
Friday Facts: April 10, 2020
It’s Friday! We’re sending out this week’s Friday Facts one day early, in acknowledgment of the Easter Holiday Weekend beginning tomorrow with Good Friday. This is the fourth Friday Facts […]
April 3, 2020 • Commentary
Hybrid Home Schools Offer Families Options Amid Coronavirus Uncertainty
This spring Georgia parents have faced some unique circumstances. First, we saw schools closing for a few days. Then for weeks. Then another month. Then, this
April 3, 2020
Friday Facts: April 3, 2020
It’s Friday! This is the third Friday Facts edition to focus on the coronavirus pandemic gripping the nation and Georgia, and the innovative approaches to reduce its impact. (View the […]
March 27, 2020 • Commentary
Near-term Responses to Ease COVID-19 Impact in Georgia
The Georgia Public Policy Foundation, the state’s first free-market think tank, celebrated its 29th anniversary with a grand celebration January 28 at the Fox T
March 24, 2020
Near-Term Proposals as Georgia Tackles COVID-19
We have compiled a list of policy ideas that could be implemented immediately by Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp and his administration to alleviate hardships now.
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