February 22, 2012
Georgia Needs a Personal Income Tax Rate Cut
By Kelly McCutchen Georgia is 48th in the nation when it comes to growth in personal income per capita over the past decade. Over the past year, job creation was […]
Topic: Florida
February 16, 2012
Foundation Releases Criminal Justice Reform Issue Analysis
The Georgia Public Policy Foundation today released an Issue Analysis on criminal justice reform, “Peach State Criminal Justice: Controlling Costs, Protecting the Public.” The Issue Analysis, by Marc Levin and […]
February 16, 2012
Foundation Releases Issue Analysis on Georgia Criminal Justice Reform
Atlanta – The Georgia Public Policy Foundation today released an Issue Analysis on criminal justice reform, “Peach State Criminal Justice: Controlling Costs, Protecting the Public.” The Issue Analysis, by Marc […]
February 16, 2012
Peach State Criminal Justice: Controlling Costs, Protecting the Public
Legislators, prosecutors, judges and other stakeholders recognize that Georgia’s fiscal situation requires renewed policy strategies to ensure that the state’s limited corrections dollars are spent properly. PDF version of Issue […]
February 3, 2012
Georgia After The Great Recession: How Are We Doing?
How has Georgia responded to the Great Recession compared to other states? The latest data from the Census Bureau tells us some things we knew and some things some might […]
February 3, 2012
Georgia Tax and Spending by the Numbers
By Kelly McCutchen How has Georgia responded to the Great Recession compared to other states? The latest data from the Census Bureau tells us some things we knew and […]
January 27, 2012
Friday Facts: January 27th, 2012
It’s Friday! Quotes of note – “If we simply throw low-risk offenders into prison, rather than holding them accountable for their wrongdoing and addressing the source of their criminal behavior, they […]
January 25, 2012
Tax Foundation: Georgia 34th for Best Business Tax Climate
This morning the conservative Tax Foundation released its comprehensive analysis of state tax structure policies that impact business growth. The message for Georgia: We Can Do Better. Georgia is ranked […]
January 24, 2012
Georgian Nominated for National Online Teacher of the Year
Congratulations! Georgia Virtual School science department chair Asherrie Yisrael has been selected as a finalist for National Online Teacher of the Year. The award has two sponsor organizations: the Southern […]
January 23, 2012
Last Chance to Register for Jan. 25 Event Celebrating National School Choice Week
Atlanta – The registration deadline for the Foundation’s first event of 2012 is today! If you haven’t yet registered, go tohttp://tinyurl.com/7ldaqnk today to sign up for “Breaking Down Barriers to […]
January 20, 2012
Steven’s Story: Proof the Time is Now to Put Students First
“Steven,” a young student from a low-income family, wanted to become an engineer. He understood his best chance of success was to enroll in his district’s math- and science-focused charter […]
January 17, 2012
Register Now for Jan. 25 Leadership Breakfast Celebrating National School Choice Week
Atlanta – The registration deadline for the Foundation’s first event of 2012 is less than a week away! If you haven’t yet registered, go to http://tinyurl.com/7ldaqnk today to sign up […]
January 10, 2012
Deal Legislative Agenda Includes Changes to Jobs Tax Credits
Governor Nathan Deal has unveiled a package of tax reforms and tax credits that he says are essential to make Georgia the number one state in the nation to do […]
January 8, 2012
Legislature Should Venture into Bold and Innovative Territory
As Georgia emerges from the recession, we face a great opportunity to reshape state government for the future. Rather than blindly funding the same ineffective programs, we can rebuild smarter, […]
January 5, 2012
Register now for Jan. 25 Leadership Breakfast Focused on Education
Atlanta – Registration is now open online at http://tinyurl.com/7ldaqnk for the Georgia Public Policy Foundation’s first event of 2012. Celebrating National School Choice Week, “Breaking Down Barriers to High Quality […]
December 19, 2011
Panel: Georgia Should Establish Health Insurance Marketplace
Georgia should establish a small business health insurance marketplace outside the “additional layers of cost, complexity and rigidity” associated with federal health care reform mandates. That is the recommendation from […]
December 2, 2011
Friday Facts: December 2nd, 2011
It’s Friday! Events – “Portland: Model or Maverick?” The Foundation’s final Leadership Breakfast of 2011 is at 8 a.m. on Wednesday, December 14, at the Georgian Club in Cobb County. John Charles, […]
November 11, 2011
Friday Facts: November 11th, 2011
It’s Friday! - Today is Veterans Day. Remember to thank those who have fought for our freedom: "The patriot volunteer, fighting for country and his rights, makes the most reliable […]
October 28, 2011
Friday Facts: October 28th, 2011
It’s Friday! – Thank you for your support! About 400 friends and supporters celebrated the Foundation’s 20th Anniversary Celebration and Freedom Award dinner on Monday evening at the Renaissance Waverly Atlanta. At the event […]
September 30, 2011
September 30th, 2011
It’s Friday! Events – October 24: Invitations have been mailed for the Foundation’s 20th Anniversary Celebration and Freedom Award dinner, scheduled for the evening of Monday, Oct. 24, at the Renaissance Waverly Atlanta. Speakers […]
September 30, 2011
Tough on Crime, Smart on Criminal Justice Spending
By Kelly McCutchen Georgia’s prison population has grown 35 percent over the last decade and is projected to continue growing over the next five years. Public safety is bolstered when […]
September 29, 2011
Right on Crime Launches Criminal Justice Reform Initiative Today in Georgia
Atlanta — Right on Crime will launch a state-based effort in Georgia via a teleconference today at 11:00 a.m. The nationwide initiative, which is endorsed by former Florida Gov. Jeb […]
September 23, 2011
‘Rich States, Poor States:’ How Does Georgia Rank? How Can It Improve?
Three years after the economic downturn, many wonder: What are the key drivers for growth in Georgia and what can be done to make the state more fiscally competitive? By […]
August 17, 2011
More Southern and Georgia Students are Taking the ACT
There are two big cats in the national college admission test industry – the SAT which is familiar in Georgia because that is what most high school students here take, […]
August 12, 2011
Deal, Olens Praise Rejection of ObamaCare Individual Mandate
Georgia’s governor and attorney general said Friday’s decision by the federal appeals court in Atlanta that strikes down the federal health care reform individual mandate is “a huge step toward […]
August 12, 2011
Friday Facts: August 12th, 2011
It’s Friday! Government – It’s that time again: Redistricting discussions start Monday in Georgia’s special legislative session. As we noted in 2004, redistricting is an inherently political process and this will not change. But we held up […]
August 5, 2011
Friday Facts: August 5th, 2011
It’s Friday! Quotations – “To take from one because it is thought that his own industry and that of his father’s has acquired too much, in order to spare to […]
July 15, 2011
Georgia H.S. Graduation Rate Could Take A Steep 15% Plunge
Atlanta Public Schools superintendent Erroll Davis recently described high school graduation rates as “great works of art.” Next week the Georgia Department of Education is expected to release new data […]
July 13, 2011
Corrections Reform: Do We Prefer Taxpayers or Tax Burdens?
Originally published April 21, 2010 Each day across Georgia, the state Department of Corrections prepares three meals per day to feed a population that is nearly equal to the number […]
July 8, 2011
A Florida Judge Proposes Cheaper and More Effective Alternatives to Juvenile Detention
Irene Sullivan worked nine years as a juvenile court judge in Florida. During her tenure in St. Petersburg she witnessed heartbreaking scenes of incarcerated youth, but she also saw alternative […]
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