Topic: Georgia General Assembly



February 2, 2024 • Blog

At the Capitol: Week of January 29

There was a somber mood at the State Capitol this week with the passing of Rep. Richard Smith, R-Columbus, early Tuesday morning.

February 2, 2024 • Friday Facts

Friday Facts: February 2, 2024

Cobb County residents will soon be voting on an $11 billion bus-based transit plan.








January 17, 2024 • Commentary

We have run out of ‘next years’

As House members re-evaluate their position, they should be mindful that the “us versus them” narrative opponents have crafted is utterly false.




January 10, 2024 • Blog

This “could” be a big legislative session

While every session of the General Assembly – like every election – is billed as consequential, this time the hype could be right.




December 27, 2023 • Blog

11 biggest stories of 2023

As we prepare to welcome in a new year, here is a review of our most read and most shared stories of 2023.


December 8, 2023 • Friday Facts

Friday Facts: December 8, 2023

Georgia policymakers may be asked to consider a potential expansion of the state Medicaid program using Arkansas as the model.


December 6, 2023 • Commentary

Time to redraw our economic future

States across the nation have been moving aggressively to position themselves as business-friendly through lower tax rates. Georgia needs to join them.

December 1, 2023 • Friday Facts

Friday Facts: December 1, 2023

When deciding what people value when deciding where to live, work and raise a family, people and businesses tend to favor states with low taxes.

November 30, 2023

Report on Georgia’s College and Career Academies

Executive Summary College and career academies offer unique development opportunities to Georgia’s high school students and stand to benefit local economies through the fulfillment of workforce needs. The program is […]

November 17, 2023 • Friday Facts

Friday Facts: November 17, 2023

Education leaders have descended upon Atlanta for ExcelInEd’s National Summit on Education. 



September 28, 2023 • Commentary

Birth center blocked by CON laws

In 2021, the Augusta Birth Center applied to become the first freestanding birth center in Richmond County.
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