Topic: National Taxpayers Union

May 14, 2020 • In The Press

Foundation Joins Plea for Georgia to allow Online Vision Care

Dear Governor Kemp, We the undersigned organizations, representing a variety of constituencies, urge you to suspend your state’s prohibition on ocular telehealth services during this time of crisis. Patients, underserved […]
October 10, 2017

News Release: Foundation Joins Coalition Applauding Tax Reform Framework

Coalition delivers letter of support for federal tax reform to Congress. NEWS RELEASE For Immediate Release October 10, 2017 Contact: Benita Dodd, Georgia Public Policy Foundation  | (404) 256-4050  Foundation Joins Coalition […]
September 6, 2017

Foundation Joins Coalition Urging Pro-Growth Tax Reform

Coalition seeks federal tax code reform. GEORGIA PUBLIC POLICY FOUNDATION NEWS RELEASE For Immediate Release September 6, 2017 Contact: Benita Dodd  | (404) 256-4050  Foundation Joins Coalition Urging Congress to Pass Pro-Growth […]
June 28, 2017

On Muni Broadband, Buyer Beware

A year after the Savannah City Council approved a $62,500 contract asking consultants to explore potential demand for a municipal broadband network, the firm finally has released its findings and […]
April 10, 2015

Friday Facts: April 10, 2015

It’s Friday! Quotes of Note “The professional licensing industry is filled with much more intrigue than one may assume. Regulation is often the product of a chummy relationship between elected […]
February 4, 2014

Checking Up On Health: February 4, 2014

Health News and Views Compiled by Benita M. Dodd Icejam 2014 brought metro Atlanta – and my Checking Up on Health roundup – to a standstill on January 28. I […]
August 23, 2013

Friday Facts: August 23, 2013

August 23, 2013   It’s Friday! The deadline is MONDAY to register for “Georgia Transportation: The Next Frontier,” a noon Policy Briefing Luncheon at the Georgian Club on Wednesday, August 28. […]
February 22, 2013

Friday Facts: February 22, 2013

It’s Friday! Quotes of Note “We must not let our rulers load us with perpetual debt.” – Thomas Jefferson “Used to the conditions of a capitalistic environment, the average American […]
January 27, 2013

Government Transparency

What if … Every citizen could track every dollar of federal, state or local government spending, every contract, every real estate deal and every travel expense? What if … Citizens in every […]
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 […]
April 8, 2011

Friday Facts: April 8th, 2011

It’s Friday! Events – As the first half of Georgia’s two-year legislative session reaches its climax with tax reform hanging in the balance, you are invited to attend “Grading Georgia’s Tax […]
April 1, 2011

Friday Facts: April 1st, 2011

It’s Friday! Quotations – Today is April Fool’s Day. Or, As Will Rogers put it, “The trouble with practical jokes is that very often they get elected.” Taxes and spending – Sunday […]
March 25, 2011

Friday Facts: March 25th, 2011

It’s Friday! What’s happening at the Foundation – April 19: Register now for a noon Policy Briefing Luncheon at the Georgian Club with Samuel Staley, Ph.D., director of urban growth and […]
March 11, 2011

Friday Facts: March 11th, 2011

It’s Friday! What they’re saying about the Foundation – “Over the years I’ve come to appreciate the Foundation more than ever. And y’all are needed more than ever! I’m glad if […]
January 28, 2011

Friday Facts: January 28th, 2011

It’s Friday!  – What can you do to help the Foundation celebrate its 20th birthday in 2011? E-mail  to share how you can highlight the Foundation’s “20 For 20,” campaign. Will you recommend […]
September 19, 2008

Clearing the Road to Transparency

By Benita M. Dodd  For any Georgians still wondering about the need to see what government is up to with their tax dollars, it’s highlighted by the most recent example: […]

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