September 4, 2020 • Commentary
This Labor Day, A Tribute to Work
The roofer’s assistant was forthright in his admission.
Topic: South Carolina
July 10, 2020 • Commentary
When Will the Legislature Break Up with Tax Breaks?
The state of Georgia is required by law to have a balanced budget. Ahead of the new fiscal year on July 1, the Legislature faced difficult choices because of CO
June 12, 2020 • Commentary
Reforming Policing While Preserving Law Enforcement
Systematic reform within the criminal justice system has become prevalent in the public discourse in the wake of recent events, including the tragic deaths of t
March 31, 2020 • Press Release
News Release: Foundation Names Director of Policy and Research
News Release | For Immediate Release March 31, 2020 Contact: Benita Dodd (404-256-4050) Foundation Names Director of Policy and Research Atlanta – Christopher Denson has joined the Georgia Public Policy Foundation […]
February 21, 2020
Friday Facts: February 21, 2020
It’s Friday! Quotes of Note “How much pain they have cost us, the evils which have never happened.” – Thomas Jefferson “I would rather a dollar be in your pocket […]
October 18, 2019
Friday Facts: October 18, 2019
It’s Friday! Events November 15: The agenda is online for the 2019 Georgia Legislative Policy Forum, which features nearly two dozen policy experts and leaders on issues affecting Georgia: education, […]
September 6, 2019
Friday Facts: September 6, 2019
It’s Friday! On a personal note: We’re visiting Savannah September 18. Like many Savannah residents, we’re grateful that Georgia dodged a bullet this week as a diminished Hurricane Dorian moved […]
April 26, 2019
Fighting Fire with Fire
Last fall, headlines blared the deadly conflagration in the West that scorched hundreds of thousands of acres and tens of thousands of homes. And, of course, many blamed climate change […]
February 1, 2019
Friday Facts: February 1, 2019
It’s Friday! Quotes of note “Oftentimes, it’s not just about keeping the lights on or reducing carbon emissions. It’s about keeping people alive. Right now, out in the Midwest, nuclear power […]
January 4, 2019
Friday Facts: January 4, 2018
It’s Friday! Events January 22: “National School Choice Week: A Capitol Choice,” a noon Policy Briefing Luncheon on Tuesday, January 22. The event is in the Empire Room, 20th floor, Sloppy […]
October 31, 2018
Georgia’s Economic Freedom: Mostly Better
Georgia’s national ranking in the Economic Freedom of North America is unchanged over last year, at No. 7 in the 2018 report released by the Georgia Public Policy Foundation and […]
October 12, 2018
Friday Facts: October 12, 2018
It’s Friday! Quotes of note “Where justice is denied, where poverty is enforced, where ignorance prevails, and where any one class is made to feel that society is an organized […]
September 28, 2018
Georgia Benefits from Nuclear Plant Expansion
Completion of the nuclear reactor expansion project at Vogtle Electric Generating Plant is still commercially viable, and it will have numerous benefits to the citizens of Georgia and to the […]
August 24, 2018
Friday Facts: August 24, 2018
It’s Friday! September 7: The 2018 Georgia Legislative Policy Forum is a daylong conference at the Renaissance Atlanta Waverly Hotel on Friday, September 7, featuring an exciting lineup of experts […]
February 6, 2018
Atlanta Journal-Constitution Publishes Foundation Op-ed on School Choice
Providing parents with the ability and the educational tools to make informed choices will improve outcomes. The Atlanta Journal Constitution published an op-ed on school choice by Georgia Public Policy […]
January 12, 2018
Friday Facts: January 12, 2018
It’s Friday! Events January 23: The deadline is January 19 to register for the Foundation’s first event of 2018 on Tuesday, January 23. More than 28,000 events will celebrate National […]
December 15, 2017
Georgia’s ‘Good’ Grade on Economic Freedom Needs Improvement
Why isn’t Georgia No. 1 in economic freedom? What can Georgia glean from its rankings compared to those states finishing ahead of the Peach State? By Benita M. Dodd Georgia […]
February 1, 2017
The Most Frightening Part of a Ghost Tour? The Licensing Requirements
By Ross Coker If you or your family have ever taken a vacation to a locale rich in history and lore such as Charleston, S.C., or Savannah, you might have enjoyed […]
November 18, 2016
Friday Facts: November 18, 2016
It’s Friday! Events December 8: Only 40 percent of voters supported the Opportunity School District proposal for Georgia’s chronically failing schools. Still, 68,000 children attend those failing schools. What next […]
September 30, 2016
Friday Facts: September 30, 2016
It’s Friday! November 11: John Stossel of “Stossel” on Fox Business Network is the keynote speaker at the Foundation’s 25th Anniversary Celebration Dinner and Freedom Award on Veterans Day. The […]
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 […]
July 8, 2016
Friday Facts: July 8, 2016
It’s Friday! Then and Now: In 1991, when the Georgia Public Policy Foundation was established, the Legislature approved a constitutional amendment designating lottery funds for education purposes. Voters ratified it […]
May 27, 2016
Friday Facts: May 27, 2016
It’s Friday! Events Monday, June 6: “The Politics of School Choice” is a Leadership Breakfast keynoted by national education expert Jay Greene and sponsored by the Georgia Public Policy Foundation […]
May 20, 2016
Friday Facts: May 20, 2016
It’s Friday! Then and Now: In 1991, when the Georgia Public Policy Foundation was established, the average fuel efficiency of a domestic passenger car was 28.4 miles per gallon. According […]
March 18, 2016
Tax Reform A Needed Boost for Georgia’s Economy
By Kelly McCutchen The Georgia Senate deserves a hearty congratulations for approving a pro-growth tax reform Wednesday (March 16) that would reduce Georgia’s marginal personal income tax rate for the […]
March 17, 2016
Pro-Growth Tax Reform in Georgia: Claims vs. Reality
The Georgia Senate voted Wednesday to approve a pro-growth tax reform that would reduce Georgia’s marginal personal income tax rate, the first change since the rate was implemented in 1937. […]
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 […]
January 18, 2016
Comparing Education Funding and Student Achievement among States
The statistics may surprise you. Everyone likes rankings, and one of the most frequent questions we receive is about where Georgia ranks in terms of K-12 spending and achievement. Georgia’s […]
November 3, 2015
Checking Up On Health: November 3, 2015
ObamaCare’s co-ops and OPM; a vaccine from a dog virus; drug issues. Health Care News and Views Compiled by Benita M. Dodd Open enrollment began Sunday for health care coverage […]
September 25, 2015
Friday Facts: September 25, 2015
It’s Friday! Events October 15: Just 19 days left to register for the Sixth Annual Georgia Legislative Policy Forum at the Renaissance Atlanta Waverly on Thursday, October 15! Join legislators, […]
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