June 26, 2024 • Commentary
Trump and Biden should address our national debt
President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump hold their first presidential debate in Atlanta this week.
Topic: Social Security Administration
November 10, 2023 • Friday Facts
Friday Facts: November 10, 2023
Gov. Kemp extends suspension of gas tax until the end of November.
November 9, 2023 • Blog
Georgia government employees stole Social Security funds and used taxpayer money on personal items
A monthly compilation of alleged or documented stories about waste, fraud or abuse of taxpayer money or taxpayer-funded resources throughout Georgia
April 16, 2021
Friday Facts: April 16, 2021
It’s Friday! Quotes of note “One single object … [will merit] the endless gratitude of the society: that of restraining the judges from usurping legislation.” – Thomas Jefferson (1825) “Market […]
January 10, 2020 • Commentary
A Job for Government
The welcome mat has been out in Georgia for the past two decades, thanks to an inviting economic environment. Despite ups and downs, the state has continued to
February 8, 2019
Friday Facts: February 8, 2019
It’s Friday! Honors For the second consecutive year, the Georgia Public Policy Foundation has been named one of the world’s “Best Independent Think Tanks” by the University of Pennsylvania’s Think […]
April 28, 2017
Friday Facts: April 28, 2017
It’s Friday! Quotes of note “Each generation of humanity takes the earth as trustees. … We ought to bequeath to posterity as many forests and orchards as we have exhausted […]
August 12, 2016
Guide to the Issues: Health Care
Principles: Sound health care policy should have the following characteristics: Patient-centered– Putting economic purchasing power and decision-making in the hands of participants minimizes third-party reimbursements, which foster an environment of […]
April 15, 2016
Friday Facts: April 15, 2016
It’s Friday! Then and Now: In 1991, the year the Georgia Public Policy Foundation was established, Savannah’s new Talmadge Bridge opened to traffic, with a vertical clearance of 185 feet […]
July 12, 2013
What if the Exchanges Are Not Ready on Time?
One of the worst mistakes the federal government makes is the tendency to try to reinvent systems the private sector has already invented. By John Goodman On October 1, millions […]
February 1, 2013
Friday Facts: February 1, 2013
February 1, 2013 It’s Friday! February 19: Did you know that Georgia had the nation’s fourth-highest foreclosure rate in 2012? Who’s to blame? Greedy bankers? Corrupt politicians? Ignorant homeowners? Find out […]
November 18, 2011
Friday Facts: November 18th, 2011
It’s Friday! Events – Register today: John Charles, president and CEO of the Cascade Policy Institute of Oregon, will keynote “Portland: Model or Maverick?” a Foundation Leadership Breakfast at 8 a.m. […]
July 29, 2011
Folks Could Get Run Over When Debt Limit Rubber Meets the Road
Chances are extremely high that you know someone who receives Social Security or Medicaid or unemployment compensation or another federal benefit payment. If so, they may be scared. More than […]
June 11, 2011
Do Public Sector Pensions Teeter on the Edge of Financial Collapse?
What do you know about your pension plan? Is it defined benefit, defined contribution or some hybrid version? Does your employer match your contribution? Is it portable, meaning you take […]