April 1, 2014
Checking Up On Health: April 1, 2014
Health Policy News and Views Compiled by Benita M. Dodd “Health Reform 2.0: The Great Debate”: Are you a member of the Georgia Public Policy Foundation? If so, it gets […]
Topic: Florida
April 1, 2014
Alternatives to Medicaid Expansion: Looking at Other States
There are many downsides to adding even more people into an expensive, over-regulated Medicaid program,[1] but that doesn’t mean Georgia shouldn’t try to propose a better option. There are many […]
April 1, 2014
Designing An Alternative to Medicaid Expansion
Key components for an alternative to Medicaid expansion: Catastrophic insurance. A private insurance policy provides catastrophic coverage, protecting individuals (and taxpayers) from large, unexpected expenses and giving individuals peace of […]
March 21, 2014
Friday Facts: March 21, 2014
It’s Friday! Georgia lost a great man and a great leader this week with the death of Bo Callaway. We send our sincerest condolences to his family. Events Monday is […]
March 7, 2014 • Foundation for Economic Education
Concierge Care for the Little Guy
An entire network of local like-minded physicians and facilities that are willing to sell services at a discount with the understanding that the patients would
February 25, 2014
Checking Up On Health: February 25, 2014
Health Policy News and Views Compiled by Benita M. Dodd Opting for organic? How scientific are you about your food intake? Do you insist on buying organic coffee and bread […]
February 18, 2014
Checking Up On Health: February 18, 2014
Health Policy News and Views Compiled by Benita M. Dodd Georgia has been plagued with more than its fair share of bad weather for a Southeastern winter; hundreds of thousands […]
February 10, 2014
Foster Care Reform Bill on Senate Hearing Calendar Today
By Mike Klein Brittany Jean and Crystal Williams sat in a State Capitol hearing room last week listening to a discussion about whether Georgia should expand the role of foster […]
February 7, 2014
Friday Facts: February 7, 2014
It’s Friday! Events February 26: Tired of Washington’s out-of-control spending? The Foundation’s February 26 Leadership Breakfast focuses on the “The Case for the Compact for a Balanced Budget,” keynoted by Nick […]
February 7, 2014
Fostering Better Care of Georgia’s Children
For a child who is being abused and neglected every day, every hour, every minute counts. By Tarren Bragdon and Benita M. Dodd For a child who is being abused […]
February 6, 2014
Increase sought in Ga. Tax Credit Scholarships
School choice: The $58 million donation cap for Georgia’s tax-credit scholarship program was reached just 22 days into the new tax year. As a result of this overwhelming demand to […]
February 5, 2014
More Private Sector Placement Possible for GA Foster Children
Georgia legislators will have an opportunity this session to discuss whether the state should implement a creative approach that would retain the investigation of child abuse claims in the public […]
January 27, 2014
Analyzing Education Spending
Education funding has taken center stage in Georgia political discussions. What do the numbers show? Education funding has taken center stage in Georgia political discussions. What do the numbers show? […]
January 23, 2014
Foundation Celebrates as National School Choice Week Enters its Fourth Year with 5,500 Events
By Sherri Ackerman (January 20, 2014) In just four short years, National School Choice Week has mushroomed nationwide from 150 events in 2010 to 5,500 at last count this year, with much […]
January 13, 2014
Short Session Shouldn’t Keep Legislators From Reforms
Their sights may be set on the looming election season and campaigns, but a reluctance to rock the boat is no reason for Georgia legislators to keep 2014’s short legislative […]
January 12, 2014
Georgia Business Climate Ranks #32
The Tax Foundation’s 2014 edition of the State Business Tax Climate Index enables business leaders, government policymakers, and taxpayers to gauge how their states’ tax systems compare. Georgia ranks 32nd highest, scoring […]
November 15, 2013
Friday Facts: November 15, 2013
It’s Friday! Quotes of Note “Man loves the marvelous. It has an irresistible charm for him. He is always ready to leave that with which he is familiar to pursue […]
November 14, 2013
Foster Care Children Should Be Everyone’s Personal Priority
(Excerpt from Tarren Bragdon’s testimony before the Georgia Senate Foster Care Initiative Working Group. Watch on YouTube.) By TARREN BRAGDON If you and I went downtown and somebody started hurting […]
November 14, 2013
Never a Better Time to Transform Georgia Child Welfare
Rick Jackson spent six years in foster care, shuttled through several families, eight elementary and five high schools. None of that deterred Jackson whose Georgia-based company is a leading provider […]
November 8, 2013
Friday Facts: November 8, 2013
It’s Friday! Quotes of Note “Nothing appears more surprising to those who consider human affairs with a philosophical eye, than the ease with which the many are governed by the […]
October 28, 2013
Digital Learning Task Force Should Resist Safe, GO BOLD!
Go bold or go safe? Those are two very different directions. Soon we will see which direction a state digital learning task force chooses when its recommendations are released next […]
August 8, 2013
Don’t Let Scare Tactics Scuttle Pro-Growth Tax Reform
It’s a pleasant surprise to see the Georgia Budget and Policy Institute oppose a tax increase By Kelly McCutchen It’s a pleasant surprise to see the Georgia Budget and Policy […]
August 6, 2013
Checking Up On Health: August 6, 2013
Health Policy News and Views Compiled by Benita M. Dodd Time and seats are running out for the Heartland Institute’s Emerging Issues Forum Atlanta’s Capital City Club on Thursday, August […]
July 19, 2013
Friday Facts: July 19, 2013
July 19, 2013 It’s Friday! Quotes of note “Freedom is not synonymous with an easy life. … There are many difficult things about freedom: It does not give you safety, […]
July 12, 2013
Friday Facts: July 12, 2013
July 12, 2013 It’s Friday! The Legacy of Hank McCamish On June 30 Georgia lost a great leader and a great man. Henry F. “Hank” McCamish Jr. was born and raised […]
June 28, 2013
Forestry Certification Bias Truncates Market Opportunities
While certification is voluntary, the dominant role of LEED as a rating system for “sustainable” practices in construction could push Georgia’s forestry industry into a corner. By Benita M. Dodd […]
June 21, 2013
A Shore Uncertainty: Rising Seas, Geologic Faults
Hurricane Sandy has been described as a harbinger of what comes with rising seas: the inundation of coastal cities, devastating storm surges, destruction of coastal wetlands and abandonment of land. […]
June 14, 2013
Putting College in Students’ REACH
“I have been given the opportunity to pursue my dreams, but there are thousands of other students around Georgia who have the same desire and deserve the same opportunity that […]
May 23, 2013
ALEC: Here’s How Georgia Could Improve Competitiveness
The newest economic competitive economic index ranking from the American Legislative Exchange Council has given Georgia a reputable eighth place rank position, up two spots from last year and in […]
May 17, 2013
Friday Facts: May 17, 2013
May 17, 2013 It’s Friday! The Friday Facts is the Foundation’s most popular product, with more than 5,000 subscribers across the state. Have you shared the Friday Facts with YOUR […]
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