Topic: Georgia



December 9, 2011

Friday Facts: December 9th, 2011

It’s Friday!     – Monday is the deadline to sign up for “Portland: Model or Maverick?” the Foundation’s final Leadership Breakfast of 2011. The event begins at 8 a.m. on Wednesday, December 14, […]

December 9, 2011

Planners’ Transit Menu Ignores Commuters’ Tastes

By Benita M. Dodd  Imagine serving Brussels sprouts instead of broccoli casserole at Christmas dinner. You know most guests won’t eat them, but you believe they’ll bring balance to the […]

December 6, 2011

Major Change Possible for Georgia Unemployment Benefits

Georgia appears prepared to make significant changes to its unemployment benefits program, changes that could have an impact on Georgians without jobs.  Options under review at the State Capitol include […]

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 14, 2011

Deal, Olens Welcome Supreme Court Health Care Review

Governor Nathan Deal and Attorney General Sam Olens issued strong statements on Monday in support of overturning federal health care reform, just a few hours after the U.S. Supreme Court […]


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 […]

November 11, 2011

Pipeline from Canada Trickles Down to Georgia

While the administration fiddles, the United States could miss an opportunity to secure a reliable source of fuel from a friendly – and stable – nation. By Benita M. Dodd […]

November 8, 2011

Rogers Wade Receives Policy Foundation Freedom Award

The Georgia Public Policy Foundation has named Rogers Wade recipient of its 2011 Freedom Award which is presented to a Georgian who has exemplified the principles of private enterprise and […]

November 4, 2011

Friday Facts: November 4th, 2011

It’s Friday! Events – Mark your calendar: John Charles, president and CEO of the Cascade Policy Institute of Oregon, will keynote “Portland: Model or Maverick?” a Foundation Leadership Breakfast on Wednesday, […]

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 […]

October 21, 2011

Friday Facts: October 21st, 2011

It’s Friday! – Deadline: Reserve your seat by noon today for the Foundation’s 20th Anniversary Celebration and Freedom Award dinner. The event begins at 6 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 24, at the Renaissance […]


October 14, 2011

Friday Facts: October 14th, 2011

It’s Friday! – The Foundation’s 20th Anniversary Celebration and Freedom Award dinner begins at 6 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 24, at the Renaissance Waverly Atlanta. Joining the event to honor the Freedom Award […]



October 10, 2011

Georgia Charter School Kids: Boxed Into a Smaller Box

MACON – Georgia children who attend charter public schools are typically boxed into smaller facilities that have inadequate library, science, art, music, cafeteria and physical education resources compared to traditional […]

October 7, 2011

Friday Facts: October 7th, 2011

It’s Friday! It's a fact - No Friday Facts or commentary today because … - The Georgia Public Policy Foundation is busy moving … into new quarters this week. Our […]

October 7, 2011

Friday Facts: October 7th, 2011

It’s Friday! It's a fact - No Friday Facts or commentary today because … - The Georgia Public Policy Foundation is busy moving … into new quarters this week. Our […]

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 Sees Georgia as Ready for Reform

Atlanta – Right on Crime, a nationwide criminal justice reform initiative, today launched a state-based effort in Georgia to educate policy-makers about the commonsense corrections system reforms that have safely […]


September 26, 2011

Texas Gov. Rick Perry to Address Foundation Conference

Texas Governor Rick Perry will address the Georgia Public Policy Foundation legislative conference this Friday morning at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre.  GPPF invited the governor several weeks before […]

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