February 22, 2013
The Texas Transportation Institute (TTI) released its 2012 Urban Mobility Report this month. The major finding is that after remaining static since 2005, congestion is growing, thanks to an improving […]
February 15, 2013
Jobs in the wireless industry have been one of the few bright spots for the state and the nation. By Kelly McCutchen Every day, Georgia consumers and businesses propel the […]
February 8, 2013
“Telemedicine – telehealth – allows doctors to be more efficient, effective and productive.” By Benita M. Dodd Money is tight and physicians are in short supply in many Georgia counties, […]
February 1, 2013
The key question is: Is Medicaid expansion beyond the poverty level a “hand up” or a “handcuff?” By Ronald E. Bachman Medicaid has several components, but at its core it is […]
January 29, 2013
Health Policy Briefs Compiled by Benita M. Dodd Glossary for the health care law: The Associated Press has helpfully compiled a list of explanations of the terms you should know […]
January 25, 2013
January 25, 2013 It’s Friday! Upcoming: 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 […]
January 25, 2013
Unfortunately, despite the best intentions and efforts of thousands of committed educators, many of Georgia’s urban and rural public schools are failing to educate their students. By Ben Scafidi National […]
January 24, 2013
Facing a presidential veto pen blocking repeal of ObamaCare, the House is working to defund, dismantle, and delay implementation of the unpopular health overhaul law to avert at least some […]
January 18, 2013
January 18, 2013 It’s Friday! Events January 24, 2013: The deadline is Tuesday to register for the Foundation’s first Leadership Breakfast of 2013, “Moving Georgia Ahead: What’s Coming Down the […]
January 18, 2013
Studies show that this nation trails a number of other countries in the use of electronic medical record systems. By Albert Woodard Hurricane Sandy is only the most recent reminder […]
January 11, 2013
Despite budget shortfalls, Georgia can enact reforms to ensure better times. By Kelly McCutchen Not everything is off limits to Georgia’s government in an economic recession. On the contrary, the […]
January 8, 2013
Health Policy Briefs Compiled By Benita M. Dodd Happy New Year! What if you don’t want Medicare? That’s too bad, according to the U.S. Supreme Court, which on Monday turned […]
December 21, 2012
When the governor paints the state’s financial picture as “daunting” and Medicaid is at least $700 million in the red, you know it’s time to get serious about the state […]
December 18, 2012
Is your health plan “grandfathered” or does it fall under ObamaCare? Do you have “good” genes or mutants? Health Policy Briefs Compiled by Benita M. Dodd The fault […]
December 14, 2012
“My health and life are not your choice, in America we once had a voice.” By Ronald E. Bachman (With thanks to E.A. Poe’s, “The Raven”) Once upon a […]
December 7, 2012
Did people in areas that rejected the November charter school constitutional amendment have some secret educational advantage over the rest of the state? By Brad Alexander In November, Georgians resoundingly […]
November 30, 2012
It’s Friday! Quotes of Note “Our country is in danger, but not to be despaired of. Our enemies are numerous and powerful; but we have many friends, determining to be […]
November 30, 2012
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 […]
November 30, 2012
A by-product of the government-run health care for Czechs is what could be considered a two-tier health care system. By Russ Lipari Marshall Memorial Fellows are a select group of […]
November 16, 2012
One of the most striking results of the vote on Amendment 1, which was approved by Georgia voters on Tuesday and creates an independent commission to authorize public charter schools […]
November 9, 2012
It’s Friday! Quotes of Note “The most important political office is that of the private citizen.” – Justice Louis D. Brandeis “They are not to do anything they please to […]
November 9, 2012
Public transportation service will thrive when transit systems adopt quality performance standards and service for their riders. They must embrace information technology to maximize operating efficiency and enhance service. They […]
November 2, 2012
November 2, 2012 It’s Friday! As you take time to consider the organizations you will support before year’s end, we hope you’ll include us. Your support will help us grow […]
November 1, 2012
Steve Jobs encouraged us to “think different.” Our elected officials need to “think different” to engage all of our resources in solving these important challenges. By Kelly McCutchen When […]
October 30, 2012
The number of health care records breached? Alarming. The chances of catching flu from a pig? Good. You’ll find these tidbits and more in this week’s Checking Up On Health! […]
October 26, 2012
It’s Friday! Quotes of Note “Never interrupt your enemy when he is making a mistake.” – Napoleon Bonaparte “Just tell them that their wildest dreams will come true if they […]
October 26, 2012
.Kelly McCutchen and the Georgia Public Policy Foundation are onto something with their “Plan B” for transportation and, clearly, they get the picture. By Don Sullivan At the third annual […]
October 23, 2012
Need medical care? Do you know how and where to find data on hospital quality and hospital-related fatalities? Health Policy Briefs Compiled by Benita M. Dodd ObamaCare by any […]
October 19, 2012
It’s Friday! Quotes of Note “There exists in the human heart a depraved taste for equality, which impels the weak to attempt to lower the powerful to their own level, […]
October 19, 2012
Few Georgia voters are even aware of Amendment No. 2 on the Nov. 6 ballot, which would allow the state to enter multi-year property lease agreements. By Benita M. Dodd […]
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