June 19, 2024 • Commentary
The American dream remains
Having the freedom to enjoy the fruits of one’s own labor, however large they may grow, remains an essentially American dream.
Topic: Rhode Island
November 10, 2023 • Friday Facts
Friday Facts: November 10, 2023
Gov. Kemp extends suspension of gas tax until the end of November.
December 9, 2022 • Commentary
Georgia Ranks Highly in Economic Freedom Report
A new report from the Fraser Institute says Georgia is one of the freest places to live in North America
October 19, 2022 • Commentary
A Report Card for Governors’ Fiscal Policy
See how Brian Kemp stacks up against his peers when it comes to taxes, spending and budgeting.
May 5, 2021 • Savannah Morning News
Education Options Move Forward Around the Nation
Being focused primarily on what happens in Georgia, it can be easy to miss important developments elsewhere. But when it comes to expanding educational options, other states keep rubbing it […]
October 23, 2020
Friday Facts: October 23, 2020
It’s Friday! Quotes of Note “Confidence is contagious. So is lack of confidence.” – Vince Lombardi “Not voting is not a protest. It is a surrender.” – Keith Ellison “If […]
October 19, 2020 • Blog
Checking Up On Health: October 19, 2020
Checking Up On Health We’re back! After a three-year hiatus, “Checking Up On Health” is returning to the Foundation’s pages as part of Medical Monday. Look for our weekly healthcare- […]
July 24, 2020
Friday Facts: July 24, 2020
It’s Friday! Did you miss the first two Zoom events of the 2020 Georgia Legislative Policy Forum? View the opening keynote, “An Education Conversation” with Betsy DeVos, U.S. Secretary of […]
March 15, 2017
The United States’ Criminal Caste: The Problem of Collateral Consequences
By Ross Coker The Georgia Public Policy Foundation and other organizations committed to intelligent criminal justice reform in Georgia, have for some time pointed out Georgia’s astronomical rates of parole […]
December 16, 2016
Friday Facts: December 16, 2016
It’s Friday! Events Did you attend our 25th Anniversary Celebration Dinner and Freedom Award on November 11? Click here to view photographs from the event! January 26, 2017: Typically the […]
August 26, 2016
Lower the Hurdles to Economic Opportunity for Probationers
By Benita M. Dodd Once, Georgia’s most alarming criminal justice statistic was that one resident in 13 was under correctional supervision – imprisoned, jailed, on parole or on probation. Today, […]
August 13, 2016
Guide to the Issues: Education
Principles: Curriculum standards should be rigorous, clear and measurable. All students should be held to high standards and high expectations. Teacher recruitment, education, training and compensation should be focused on […]
August 13, 2016
Guide to the Issues: Pension Reform
Principles: Any reforms to pensions should consider the long-term solvency of a plan and protect the already promised benefits for employees already in the system. The benefits in a public […]
August 12, 2016
Guide to the Issues: Tax Reform
Principles: Minimize the impact of taxes on economic growth. Taxes are necessary to fund core government services, but every additional dollar of taxes is a discretionary dollar taken away from a […]
July 14, 2016
Free-Market Groups Denounce Intimidation by Senate Democrats
On Tuesday, July 12, 2016, the Georgia Public Policy Foundation joined the American Legislative Exchange Council and 20 other free-market public policy organizations in a letter to U.S. Senate Democrats […]
February 4, 2016
Analyzing the Latest Tax Reform Proposal
The proposals could drop the personal income tax rate from 6% to 5%. Senate Finance Committee Chairman Judson Hill recently introduced two tax reform bills. The first proposal would replace Georgia’s six […]
September 4, 2015
Friday Facts: September 4, 2015
It’s Friday! Events September 16: Health Connect South 2015 takes place at the Georgia Aquarium. The daylong program highlights health collaborations and innovations throughout the Southeast, with a special focus […]
April 28, 2015
Checking Up On Health: April 28, 2015
May is Asthma Awareness Month; government isn’t helping. Also, should airlines ban ill customers? Health Policy News and Views Compiled by Benita M. Dodd May is Asthma Awareness Month. […]
December 22, 2014
14 states passed ‘pro-growth’ tax reform this year
The states that cut taxes during the 2014 legislative year are: Arizona, Florida, Indiana, Kansas, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Rhode Island and Wisconsin, according to a […]
April 1, 2014
Alternatives to Medicaid Expansion: Looking at Other States
There are many downsides to adding even more people into an expensive, over-regulated Medicaid program,[1] but that doesn’t mean Georgia shouldn’t try to propose a better option. There are many […]
January 5, 2014
Rhode Island Pension Reform Case Study
In 2011, Rhode Island enacted major pension reform legislation spearheaded by State Treasurer and current gubernatorial candidate Gina Raimondo to address an unfunded pension liability of $6.8 billion and a […]
August 8, 2013
Don’t Let Scare Tactics Scuttle Pro-Growth Tax Reform
It’s a pleasant surprise to see the Georgia Budget and Policy Institute oppose a tax increase By Kelly McCutchen It’s a pleasant surprise to see the Georgia Budget and Policy […]
May 20, 2013 • Press Release
Register by Tuesday, May 21 To Attend ‘The Future of Education’
GEORGIA PUBLIC POLICY FOUNDATION EVENT May 20, 2013 Contact Benita Dodd at 404-256-4050 or Turnaround Expert Sajan George Keynotes May 23 Leadership Breakfast Atlanta – George Washington Carver said, […]
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 […]
November 30, 2012
Connecticut Revenue Commissioner Admits that “Amazon” Tax Has Raised Zero Revenue
From Joe Henchman at the Tax Foundation: A handful of states have enacted an “Amazon” tax. Named after their most visible target, these laws deem an out-of-state company to be […]
July 13, 2012
Friday Facts: July 13, 2012
It’s Friday! Quotes of note – “It does not take much strength to do things, but it requires a great deal of strength to decide what to do.” […]
March 20, 2012
Tax Bill Passes Out of Committee; Heads to House Floor Debate
By Mike Klein Georgia online shoppers could begin to notice changes in their internet purchase sales taxes three months sooner than originally announced. The new effective date would be October […]
March 19, 2012
Attention Online Shoppers: More Sales Taxes Likely in January
By Mike Klein Georgia online shoppers would be required to pay state sales tax for more purchases starting on New Year’s Day 2013 if tax reform legislation unveiled on Monday […]
February 28, 2012
Checking Up on Health
Health Policy Briefs: February 28, 2012 Compiled by Benita Dodd Registration is open and seats are filling quickly for the Georgia Public Policy Foundation’s next Leadership Breakfast, 8 a.m. Thursday, […]
January 27, 2012
Friday Facts: January 27th, 2012
It’s Friday! Quotes of note – “If we simply throw low-risk offenders into prison, rather than holding them accountable for their wrongdoing and addressing the source of their criminal behavior, they […]
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