May 17, 2013
Friday Facts: May 17, 2013
May 17, 2013 It’s Friday! The Friday Facts is the Foundation’s most popular product, with more than 5,000 subscribers across the state. Have you shared the Friday Facts with YOUR […]
Topic: Internal Revenue Service
May 17, 2013
Agency Bias Reinforces the Case for Limiting Government
Changing the agency leadership or political party in power does not change the self-preservation culture of public employees in government agencies. By Benita M. Dodd This Foundation’s weekly commentaries […]
May 15, 2013
Checking Up On Health: May 14, 2013
Health Policy News and Views Compiled by Benita M. Dodd Fighting tooth and nail: At least 30 states have tried to shut down teeth-whitening businesses, according to a new study […]
April 26, 2013
Friday Facts: April 26, 2013
It’s Friday! Quotes of Note “As your nation grieves for those whose lives the bombers so wantonly and so pointlessly stole, and as it cares for those in whom serious […]
April 16, 2013
Checking Up On Health: April 16, 2013
Health Policy News and Views Compiled by Benita M. Dodd There are just a few more seats and just a few more days to register for the Georgia Public […]
February 5, 2013
Checking Up On Health: February 5, 2013
Health Policy Briefs Compiled by Benita M. Dodd Individual mandate update: Under proposed rules for the individual mandate under the federal health law, individuals who have to pay more […]
January 15, 2013
Checking Up On Health: January 15, 2013
Health Policy Briefs Compiled by Benita M. Dodd So much for individual responsibility: Merrill Matthews, resident scholar at the Institute for Policy Innovation, has two articles that should be […]
November 2, 2012
Friday Facts: November 2, 2012
November 2, 2012 It’s Friday! As you take time to consider the organizations you will support before year’s end, we hope you’ll include us. Your support will help us grow […]
October 22, 2012
Would Student “Data Backpacks” Infringe on Civil Liberties?
By Eric Wearne Digital Learning Now! Has just released the second paper in its “Smart Series.” Here is a review of paper # 1. This second installment makes the case for two […]
September 28, 2012
Friday Facts: September 28, 2012
It’s Friday! Events October 16: Former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher turns 87 on October 13. The Foundation marks the birthday of this remarkable leader with a Policy Briefing Luncheon […]
August 17, 2012
Friday Facts: August 17, 2012
August 17, 2012 It’s Friday! Visit the Foundation’s new Web site at www.georgiapolicy.org then e-mail us at to tell us what you think of it! Quotes of note “If […]
July 25, 2012
ObamaCare Taxes Will Hit Like a Freight Train in 2014
By Grace-Marie Turner So just how much is that new ObamaCare tax going to cost you? For some people, a lot more than you have been hearing. The individual mandate […]
July 9, 2012
The Better Idea: A Health Contract with America
By John Goodman Opponents of the Affordable Care Act (ObamaCare) have a nifty catch phrase: repeal and replace. Unfortunately, they are much clearer on “repealing” than they are on “replacing.” […]
April 24, 2012
Obama Executive Branch Actions Threaten Balance of Power
By Allen Buckley While President Obama’s recent displeasure with the U.S. Supreme Court’s power to determine the constitutionality of the health care law is well documented, less documented are his […]
April 20, 2012
Friday Facts: April 20th, 2012
It’s Friday! Events – Tuesday is the deadline to register for ”Choice Matters: Expanding Educational Opportunity,” a Foundation Leadership Breakfast at Cobb County’s Georgian Club featuring two legislators at the forefront of Georgia […]
March 19, 2012
One Day Left to Register for March 22 ‘Georgia Health Care Update,’ Breakfast Event with AG Sam Olens, Health Care Expert Ron Bachman
Atlanta – If you have not registered yet, please note that Tuesday is the deadline to reserve your seat for “Georgia Health Care Update,” an 8 a.m. Leadership Breakfast on […]
March 6, 2012
Register Now for March 22 ‘Georgia Health Care Update’ By AG Sam Olens, Health Care Expert Ron Bachman
Atlanta – On Thursday, March 22, just days before the U.S. Supreme Court considers the constitutionality of the 2010 federal health care law and Georgia anticipates the aftermath, Georgia Attorney […]
February 22, 2012
Foundation Hosts March 22 Leadership Breakfast: ‘Georgia Health Care Update’
Atlanta – As the U.S. Supreme Court prepares to consider arguments regarding the constitutionality of the 2010 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and Georgia anticipates the aftermath, Georgia Attorney […]
January 20, 2012
Friday Facts: January 20th, 2012
It’s Friday! – Monday is the deadline to register for, “Breaking Down Barriers to High Quality Education in Georgia,” the Foundation’s Leadership Breakfast at 7:30 a.m. on Wednesday, January 25, to celebrate […]
November 17, 2011
The Problem with Million Dollar Earners: There Are Not Enough!
Millionaires – the fat cats who continue to get fatter – are everywhere and they are the problem, dragging down everyone else who is not living their lavish lifestyles with […]
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 […]
April 8, 2011
Simplifying Taxes a Complicated Matter
By Kelly McCutchen Just hearing the words “dependent exemption,” “itemized deductions” and “tax credit phase out” makes most of us want to run screaming to our friendly CPA for help. […]
March 28, 2011
Issue Analysis: Analyzing Georgia’s Tax Reform Proposal
By Kelly McCutchen Starting Point: The Tax Council’s Final Report When the Georgia Council on Tax Reform and Fairness submitted its final recommendations, the fiscal impact had not been fully […]
January 10, 2011
Simplifying the Tax Code
Simplicity was one of the goals of tax reform. The recommendations of the Tax Council make excellent progress in this respect. Unfortunately, the media has not reported these significant changes. […]
October 29, 2010
Friday Facts: October 29th, 2010
October 29, 2010 It’s Friday! Quotable – “Always vote for principle, though you may vote alone, and you may cherish the sweetest reflection that your vote is never lost.” […]
October 8, 2010
Friday Facts: October 8th, 2010
It’s Friday! Quotable – “What progressives want to do is take money from some – by force – and spend it on others. It sounds less noble when plainly stated. That’s […]
August 6, 2010
Cut Capital Gains Tax Rate to Boost Georgia’s Economy
By Mark King The looming possibility of a federal tax increase if Congress allows the Bush administration’s tax cuts to expire offers the states an opportunity to protect investment. By […]
July 23, 2010
Friday Facts: July 23rd, 2010
It’s Friday! Quotable – “The king’s cheese is half wasted in parings; but no matter, ’tis made of the people’s milk.” – Benjamin Franklin – “According to a study by […]
April 23, 2010
Health Care: From ‘No Way’ to ‘Now What?’
By Ronald E. Bachman In polls and elections, a majority of Americans said “No!” to federal health care legislation, but it passed anyway. Most still want it repealed, but the […]
November 6, 2009
Short-Term Uninsurance: the Problem No One Is Trying to Solve
By John C. Goodman According to Politico, the White House is trotting out some new arguments lately, including pushing a report from the Treasury Department that tries to make clear that […]
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