May 18, 2023 • Commentary
Is Georgia serious about licensing reform?
A new commission will review Georgia’s occupational licensing practices and implement a framework to accommodate the state’s changing economy.
Topic: Deregulation
March 30, 2023 • Blog
Georgia moves to ease licensing requirements
A new law will recognize occupational licenses obtained in other states.
March 23, 2023 • Blog
Lemonade stand freedom coming to Georgia
The Georgia legislature has passed “The Georgia Lemonade Stand Act,” legislation that would remove regulations on businesses run by minors.
February 24, 2023 • Friday Facts
Friday Facts: February 24, 2023
It’s Friday! Craft brewing is a cultural phenomenon that has progressed from a niche hobby to a ubiquitous growing industry for many Americans over the course of only a few […]
February 23, 2023 • Commentary
New bill looks to boost Georgia brewing
Georgia’s craft brewing industry is still hampered by outdated laws and regulations.
February 9, 2023 • Blog
Georgia legislators want state to trim Cosmetologists’ licensing requirements
A bill has been introduced to exempt niche beauty services, including blow dry styling, eyebrow threading and makeup artistry from licensing requirements.
January 13, 2023 • Commentary
Barriers to work still high in Georgia
Georgia places a higher burden on those seeking low and middle-income occupations than many other states.
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.
May 11, 2022
Century-Old Beer Laws Brew Trouble for Georgia Craft Industry
While changing some Prohibition-era laws bolstered the Georgia craft brewing industry, the state still risks falling behind its more reform-minded neighbors.
December 3, 2021 • Commentary
Government’s Best Industrial Policy: Remove Barriers
Can American companies compete? Lawmakers of all stripes are asking this question today in response to growing Chinese economic and military power. What’s more,
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 6, 2021 • Commentary
Georgia Gains by Playing in a Regulatory ‘Sandbox’
With technology and innovation at the heart of American Greatness, it should come as little surprise that in a recent report of the 50 most innovative companies
March 31, 2021 • Press Release
Foundation Welcomes Georgia Legislature’s Protection of Learning Pods
Atlanta — Parents of school-age children can breathe easier after the Georgia General Assembly approved the Learning Pods Protection Act, Georgia Public Policy Foundation President and CEO Kyle Wingfield said […]
March 22, 2021 • Blog
Four Reasons Georgia Needs to Protect Learning Pods
Learning pods aren’t new, but they’ve had a surge in popularity and interest during the COVID-19 pandemic. Unfortunately, this visibility has already put learning pods at risk from burdensome overregulation […]
January 8, 2021 • Commentary
Hearing Opportunity Knock Amid Winds of Change
In one fell swoop, the outcomes of Georgia’s U.S. Senate runoffs on January 5 changed the landscape for the entire nation, at least for the next two years. Two Republican […]
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.
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 22, 2020
Friday Facts: May 22, 2020
It’s Friday! This is Week 10 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 […]
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
January 20, 2011
Foundation’s Role Pivotal in Georgia’s Lessons in School Choice
Commentary By Benita M. Dodd National School Choice Week is Jan. 23-29. The Georgia Public Policy Foundation, which celebrates its 20th anniversary this year and was a pioneer in the […]
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