Topic: Georgia Public Policy Foundation
September 20, 2024 • Friday Facts
Friday Facts: September 20, 2024
There is a disparity among Georgia schools when it comes to transporting students.
September 19, 2024 • Commentary
Rethinking transportation for Georgia’s K-12 schools
There is a disparity among Georgia schools when it comes to transporting students to and from their homes.
September 6, 2024 • Friday Facts
Friday Facts: September 6, 2024
States should take charge of their own policies, fostering innovation and better results.
September 5, 2024 • Commentary
Federalism is the answer
Letting states try out new policies allows them to find the best solutions.
August 22, 2024 • Blog
Foundation wins Bob Williams Award for second year in a row
The Georgia Public Policy Foundation received the State Policy Network’s Bob Williams Award for Outstanding Policy Achievement.
July 10, 2024 • Press Release
Foundation launches Spanish-language website
The new Spanish-language website highlights and provides information on Georgia Promise Scholarships.
July 9, 2024 • Blog
Foundation nominated for national award
For the second year in a row, the Foundation has been nominated for a Bob Williams Award for outstanding policy achievement.
June 20, 2024 • Blog
Three civil servants and an embattled city auditor made May a month for waste, fraud and abuse
A review of the latest stories of waste, fraud and abuse in Georgia.
June 13, 2024 • Press Release
Foundation launches Keep Georgia Working
The Keep Georgia Working campaign will target the more than one million new residents to Georgia over the past decade.
May 16, 2024 • Blog
A ritzy Mercedes, a busted mayor, and the worst Chief Financial Officer you ever saw made April a month for waste, fraud and abuse
A monthly compilation of alleged or documented stories about waste, fraud or abuse of taxpayer money or taxpayer-funded resources throughout Georgia.
May 3, 2024 • Friday Facts
Friday Facts: May 3, 2024
We all know the federal government is a mess. What can we do?
May 2, 2024 • Commentary
To impact change, look local
Instead of repeatedly pushing the rock up the hill that is the federal government, Kimberley Strassel urges us to think more locally.
May 2, 2024 • Blog
Hybrid schools look to the future
Convention organizers said a hybrid school is one that meets a child’s individual needs and/or preferences, and they are only growing.
April 26, 2024 • Friday Facts
Friday Facts: April 26, 2024
What is the future of impact fees in Georgia after a recent Supreme Court ruling?
April 23, 2024 • Press Release
Georgia Public Policy Foundation applauds Gov. Kemp for signing Georgia Promise Scholarship Act
Governor Brian Kemp signed the Georgia Promise Scholarship Act into law today, marking a significant milestone in educational reform for the state of Georgia.
April 23, 2024 • Blog
Prison contraband, overpaid school bus drivers and wasted COVID-19 relief money made March a month for waste, fraud and abuse
A monthly compilation of alleged or documented stories about waste, fraud or abuse of taxpayer money or taxpayer-funded resources throughout Georgia.
April 11, 2024 • Commentary
Making public school open enrollment in Georgia more accessible
Despite the growing popularity of open enrollment programs nationwide, Georgia is not meeting its full potential in making these programs accessible.
April 11, 2024
Report on Georgia’s Open Enrollment Transfer Environment
While Georgia law allows transfers to and from public schools, there are still numerous legal, financial and bureaucratic limitations.
March 23, 2024 • Blog
At the Capitol: Week of March 18
We are nearing Sine Die and the end of the 2024 session.
March 21, 2024 • Blog
General Assembly sends Promise Scholarship Act to Governor
A bill expanding school choice options is headed to Gov. Kemp's desk for his signature.
March 20, 2024 • Press Release
Foundation praises passage of worker freedom legislation
Georgia will now requires companies that receive taxpayer incentives to hold secret ballot elections for union representation.
March 15, 2024 • Friday Facts
Friday Facts: March 15, 2024
Lawmakers move bills on school choice and CON. But what do those bills look like?
March 14, 2024 • Press Release
Foundation releases statement on passage of Georgia Promise Scholarship Act
The Georgia House of Representatives adopted the Georgia Promise Scholarship Account, which will create education savings accounts for Georgia families.
March 13, 2024 • Commentary
The conditions are right for serious tax reform
Our neighboring states are busy cutting their tax rates. If we don't, we would risk falling behind.
March 12, 2024 • Blog
Officials at yet another school district in Georgia can’t do basic arithmetic
A monthly recap of the latest stories of waste, fraud and abuse in Georgia.
March 8, 2024 • Blog
At the Capitol: Week of March 4
Since Crossover Day, lawmakers have been busy working on bills that passed the other chamber as we close in on Sine Die.
March 8, 2024 • Friday Facts
Friday Facts: March 8, 2024
Now that we are past Crossover Day, what will the final weeks of this session hold?
March 1, 2024 • Friday Facts
Friday Facts: March 1, 2024
When it comes to state income taxes, Georgia competes in a low-tax region.
February 29, 2024 • Blog
Georgia Public Policy Foundation participates in Hispanic Day at the State Capitol
The day highlighted the contributions and achievements of the Hispanic community in Georgia.
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