Topic: Occupational licensing
September 3, 2026 • Commentary
5 Questions for This Labor Day in Georgia
Labor Day is the one holiday built entirely around work. Americans decided a long time ago that showing up and doing a job deserves recognition.
July 24, 2026 • Friday Facts
Friday Facts: July 24, 2026
Restrictive licensing practices and regulatory barriers frequently prevent qualified and trained workers from participating in the workforce. This is true in Georgia as elsewhere, but a few bills passed in […]
July 23, 2026 • Commentary
New Laws Ease Georgia’s Occupational Licensing Burden
Restrictive licensing practices and regulatory barriers frequently prevent qualified and trained workers from participating in the workforce.
June 23, 2026 • Blog
Georgia Crosses 5 Million Jobs: Now Let’s Keep the Momentum Going
This is what opportunity looks like when policymakers create the right environment for the private sector to thrive.
March 21, 2026 • Legislative Update
At The Capitol: Week 10
Tax Rebates, Tax Cuts and a Gas Tax Suspension
August 29, 2025 • Friday Facts
Friday Facts: August 29, 2025
Labor Day is a time to celebrate the American worker. But it’s also a time to ask ourselves: What state is doing the best job of putting workers first?
March 8, 2025 • Blog
At The Capitol: Crossover Day
Lawmakers hit Crossover Day on Thursday, providing us with a good idea of the legislature’s priorities for the remainder of the session.
February 22, 2025 • Blog
At The Capitol, Legislative Days 18-21
Tort reform advanced out of the Senate and heads to the House.
October 3, 2024 • Commentary
Why a guide to the issues?
The Georgia Public Policy Foundation has released its 2024 “Guide to the Issues.”
September 20, 2024 • Friday Facts
Friday Facts: September 20, 2024
There is a disparity among Georgia schools when it comes to transporting students.
September 13, 2024 • Friday Facts
Friday Facts: September 13, 2024
School choice opponents continue to mislead.
August 30, 2024 • Friday Facts
Friday Facts: August 30, 2024
Labor Day weekend gives us an opportunity to celebrate the achievements of the American worker.
August 29, 2024 • Commentary
Make it easier to work
An appropriate way to celebrate Labor Day is working to advance policies that will truly empower labor.
June 7, 2024 • Friday Facts
Friday Facts: June 7, 2024
In Georgia, the four largest health systems currently account for 51.6% of hospital beds available statewide.
May 31, 2024 • Friday Facts
Friday Facts: May 31, 2024
New effort to look into occupational licensing in Georgia underway.
May 30, 2024 • Commentary
Another crack at reforming occupational licensing?
A joint committee will review reported issues with the Secretary of State's Professional Licensing Boards Division.
February 23, 2024 • Blog
At the Capitol: Week of February 19
Things are as busy as ever at the Capitol, as we are now only one week away from Crossover Day.
October 13, 2023 • Friday Facts
Friday Facts: October 13, 2023
Georgia Public Policy Foundation hosted the 2023 Georgia Housing Summit on Thursday.
June 20, 2023 • Blog
EXCLUSIVE: Georgia Lt. Gov. Burt Jones says new study committees will steer state’s future
Lt. Gov. Burt Jones talks with us about the 2023 legislative session and his future legislative goals.
June 9, 2023 • Friday Facts
Friday Facts: June 9, 2023
Atlanta's taxis are struggling. So what did they do? Asked the City Council to raise the rates they charge customers.
May 26, 2023 • Friday Facts
Friday Facts: May 26, 2023
This weekend, we take a moment to remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice in defending our nation.
May 18, 2023 • Commentary
Is Georgia serious about licensing reform?
A new commission will review Georgia’s occupational licensing practices and implement a framework to accommodate the state’s changing economy.
April 20, 2023 • Blog
Georgia to eliminate barriers to work in state government
Georgia lawmakers recognize that some jobs that require a four-year degree… might not actually require a four-year degree.
April 5, 2023 • Commentary
Looking back at the 2023 session
For a one-word description of Georgia’s 2023 legislative session, which ended just after midnight this past Wednesday, one could hardly improve on “almost.”
March 31, 2023 • Friday Facts
Friday Facts: March 31, 2023
It’s Friday! It takes 120 votes to pass a bill through the General Assembly: 29 or more in the Senate, and 91 or more in the House. In the waning […]
March 30, 2023 • Blog
At the Capitol: Sine Die
A recap of the final week of the 2023 legislative session in Georgia.
March 30, 2023 • Blog
Georgia moves to ease licensing requirements
A new law will recognize occupational licenses obtained in other states.
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