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.
Topic: Georgia General Assembly
March 22, 2023 • Commentary
Will Georgia join the growing number of states expanding education options?
Other states such as West Virginia, Arizona, Iowa, Utah and Arkansas have approved universal choice bills. More states are prepped for expansion.
March 17, 2023 • Blog
At the Capitol: Week of March 13
A recap of the tenth week of the 2023 legislative session in Georgia.
March 17, 2023 • Friday Facts
Friday Facts: March 17, 2023
It’s Friday! The Senate Committee on Economic Development and Tourism advanced House Bill 514 this week, legislation limiting the ability of local governments to enact moratoriums on building new housing to no […]
March 15, 2023 • Commentary
New tax reform on the horizon?
There has been much talk about getting to a zero income tax to match neighboring Florida and Tennessee, or just lowering the rate to remain competitive.
March 14, 2023 • Blog
Rural Georgia’s rising population numbers could create unexpected tensions
Seven counties in Georgia have only one commissioner rather than a board.
March 10, 2023 • Friday Facts
Friday Facts: March 10, 2023
It’s Friday! The Georgia legislature has advanced two issues that lawmakers have been debating under the Gold Dome for years. In some cases, decades. Senate Bill 99, sponsored by Sen. […]
March 10, 2023 • Blog
At the Capitol: Week of March 6
A recap of the ninth week of the 2023 legislative session in Georgia.
March 9, 2023 • Blog
Bill limiting zoning moratoriums advances
The Georgia House of Representatives passed a bill limiting zoning moratoriums imposed by local governments.
March 8, 2023 • Blog
Georgia lawmakers looking to reduce barriers to work
Both the House and Senate have advanced measures to reform occupational regulations in Georgia.
March 7, 2023 • Blog
What’s still alive after Crossover Day?
Each bill had to pass out of its legislative chamber of origin by Monday or it is dead for the year.
March 6, 2023 • Commentary
The focus should be on what children need
Despite what Senate Bill 233 opponents claim, the money for an education scholarship account program is not taken away from public schools.
March 3, 2023 • Friday Facts
Friday Facts: March 3, 2023
It’s Friday! We are in the heart of the legislative session, with only 13 days left on the calendar. And on Monday, we will hit our first major deadline of […]
March 2, 2023 • Blog
At the Capitol: Week of February 27
A recap of the eight week of the 2023 legislative session in Georgia and a Crossover Day preview.
March 1, 2023 • Commentary
More education options good for Georgia students, families
Pending legislation would establish education scholarship accounts for Georgia students.
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 24, 2023 • Blog
At the Capitol: Week of February 20
A recap of the seventh week of the 2023 legislative session in Georgia.
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 17, 2023 • Friday Facts
Friday Facts: February 17, 2023
It’s Friday! Some bad ideas just won’t go away. MARTA released details last fall on a plan to extend its streetcar 2.5 miles to Atlanta’s Beltline. Previously, the Georgia Public […]
February 17, 2023 • Blog
At the Capitol: Week of February 13
A recap of the sixth week of the 2023 legislative session in Georgia.
February 10, 2023 • Friday Facts
Friday Facts: February 10, 2023
It’s Friday! As rising housing costs continue to frustrate developers and buyers, it remains important for citizens to understand what goes into those costs – especially if they seem arbitrary or unnecessarily […]
February 10, 2023 • Blog
At the Capitol: Week of February 6
A recap of the fifth week of the 2023 legislative session in Georgia.
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.
February 2, 2023 • Blog
At the Capitol: Week of January 30
A recap of the fourth week of the 2023 legislative session in Georgia.
January 27, 2023 • Blog
At the Capitol: Week of January 23
A recap of the third week of the 2023 legislative session in Georgia.
January 26, 2023 • Friday Facts
Friday Facts: January 27, 2023
It’s Friday! As Georgia celebrates National School Choice Week, the legislature is already looking to expand the tax credit scholarship program. And other proposals might move forward that give parents […]
January 20, 2023 • Friday Facts
Friday Facts: January 20, 2023
It’s Friday! Georgia lawmakers brought a tax reform package across the finish line in 2022 that will change the state’s progressive income tax to a 5.49% flat tax beginning in […]
January 20, 2023 • Blog
At the Capitol: Week of January 16
A recap of the second week of the 2023 legislative session in Georgia.
January 13, 2023 • Friday Facts
Friday Facts: January 13, 2023
It’s Friday! Georgia is the best in the nation when it comes to college football. That is undisputed. But one public policy area where Georgia needs work is occupational regulations. […]
January 13, 2023 • Blog
At the Capitol: Week of January 9
A recap of the first week of the 2023 legislative session in Georgia.
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