May 13, 2016
An Unwarranted Criticism of School Choice
A story falls short of its own headline’s rhetoric. By Russ Moore May is known for flowers, Memorial Day, graduations and – to some in the education arena – the […]
Topic: United States
May 11, 2016
Do Governments Underplay Buses, Favor Rail?
Give buses a chance. In an editorial below from Transportation Reviews that was published online in March 2016, author David A. Hensher opines on, “Why is Light Rail Starting to Dominate […]
May 6, 2016
Friday Facts: May 6, 2016
It’s Friday! Then and Now: In 1991, when the Georgia Public Policy Foundation was established, dial-up Internet modem speeds were 14.4 kilobits per second. The 56KB modem went on sale […]
May 4, 2016
Environmental Activists’ Nuclear Opposition Explained
Fairness in energy policy would help nuclear succeed instead of decline. The most climate-friendly reliable source of power is nuclear energy, yet environmental activists largely campaign against nuclear. Michael Shellenberger shares […]
April 29, 2016
Friday Facts: April 29, 2016
It’s Friday! Then and Now: In 1991, when the Georgia Public Policy Foundation was established, state government operated a tourist train, hotels, conference centers, golf courses and water parks, which […]
April 29, 2016
Flint’s Water Crisis Hides the Blessing
Childhood lead poisoning prevention is one of the “Ten Great Public Health Achievements” from 2001 to 2010. By Harold Brown President Obama has announced he is heading to Flint, Mich., […]
April 22, 2016
Friday Facts: April 22, 2016
It’s Friday! Then and Now: In 1991, when the Georgia Public Policy Foundation was established, 62.1 percent of Georgia high school students graduated on time. In 2015, even as standards […]
April 22, 2016
It’s Earth Day: Hold On to Your Wallets!
Expect more announcements of environmental “crises” today. By Benita M. Dodd Before and since the first Earth Day in April 1970, this nation has made awe-inspiring improvements in its quality […]
April 8, 2016
Friday Facts: April 8, 2016
It’s Friday! Then and Now: In 1991, the year the Georgia Public Policy Foundation was established, metro Atlanta’s peak-hour congestion delays averaged 35 hours per commuter and the cost averaged […]
April 1, 2016
Friday Facts: April 1, 2016
It’s Friday! Then and Now: In 1991, the year the Georgia Public Policy Foundation was established, the city of Atlanta’s population was about 393,000. Today, that population is 456,000, according […]
March 29, 2016
Checking Up On Health: March 29, 2016
When legislators play doctor, protectionism in the General Assembly and other health news. Health Policy News and Views Compiled by Benita M. Dodd The law and unintended consequences One of […]
March 25, 2016
Friday Facts: March 25, 2016
It’s Friday! Then and Now: In 1991, the year the Georgia Public Policy Foundation was established, a 26-inch RCA color console TV would have cost $1,166.72 in today’s dollars. Today, $1,199 […]
March 24, 2016
ZPolitics Publishes Foundation Article on ObamaCare at 6
ZPolitics publishes Foundation commentary on ObamaCare at age 6. Benita Dodd wrote a commentary for ZPolitics that was published on March 23, 2016, the sixth anniversary of the Affordable Care […]
March 21, 2016
An Assault on Nonprofit Giving
For nonprofits that engage in issue advocacy on political matters, private giving prevents retaliation against speakers. This commentary by Jon Riches appeared March 18 in Philanthropy Daily and is republished below. Access […]
March 11, 2016
Criminal Justice Reform Unshackles Georgians
Leadership and good policy put Georgia in the lead in criminal justice reform. By Benita M. Dodd Appeals Court Judge Michael P. Boggs, co-chair of the Georgia Council on Criminal […]
March 8, 2016
Laffer, Moore on Tax Cuts: The NYT Doesn’t Understand Kansas’
Kansas’ private sector employment is growing faster since the tax cuts took effect than all of its neighbors, save for steroidal Colorado. As Georgia legislators consider tax reform legislation, consider what […]
February 26, 2016
Friday Facts: February 26, 2016
It’s Friday! Honors: The Georgia Public Policy Foundation was honored with a Senate Resolution Tuesday to mark 25 years of serving Georgia with ideas for limited-government, free-market solutions and promoting […]
February 26, 2016
Which Way Employment?
Changing demographics affect the labor force as much as, or more than, the recent recession. By Harold Brown A person who wants a job and doesn’t have one knows exactly […]
February 19, 2016
Friday Facts: February 19, 2016
It’s Friday! Then and Now My, how we’ve grown: In 1991, the year the Georgia Public Policy Foundation was established, the Governor’s Commission on Effectiveness and Economy in Government released […]
February 19, 2016
The Future Path of The Supreme Court
By Hans von Spakovsky The sudden, unexpected death of Justice Antonin Gregory Scalia is a tragedy not just for his extensive family and many friends, but for the Supreme Court, […]
February 12, 2016
Government Trails, Technology Triumphs in Transportation Policy
By Benita M. Dodd A Georgia Senate committee heard this week from proponents and foes of a sales tax increase to fund public transportation projects including an 11.9-mile MARTA heavy […]
February 10, 2016
The Truth About Millennial Commuting Patterns
What’s happened to change commute patterns of Millennials? Proponents of MARTA rail expansion have cited Millennials’ travel patterns as justification. But in an article published February 3, 2016 by the […]
February 6, 2016
2016 Recommendations from the Criminal Justice Reform Council
The Georgia Council on Criminal Justice Reform has released its 2016 Report, which provides a summary of progress to date and a list of recommendations. Below are excerpts from the […]
January 29, 2016
Friday Facts: January 29, 2016
It’s Friday! Then and Now Did you know? In 1991, the year the Georgia Public Policy Foundation was established, there were 7.5 million cellphone users across the nation. One year […]
January 22, 2016
Friday Facts: January 22, 2016
It’s Friday! Then and Now Did you know? In 1991, the year the Georgia Public Policy Foundation was established, according to one advertisement (May 1991), a business-class 386/33 personal computer with […]
January 22, 2016
Commentary: Cost-Benefit Analysis in Transportation Can be Misleading
A number of reforms that would improve the estimates of the costs and benefits of transportation projects. By Robert Krol Each year, state and local governments decide on which transportation […]
January 15, 2016
Friday Facts January 15, 2016
It’s Friday! Then and Now Did you know? In 1991, the year the Georgia Public Policy Foundation was established, Gov. Zell Miller led the Legislature to approve a lottery for […]
January 13, 2016
ZPolitics Magazine ‘Capitol Faces’ Publishes Foundation Article on Ga. Energy Policy
EPA must learn resistance isn’t futile. ZPolitics’ inaugural issue of Capitol Faces contained an article by Benita Dodd, vice president of the Georgia Public Policy Foundation. The article is published […]
January 8, 2016
Friday Facts: January 8, 2016
It’s Friday! Happy New Year! The Foundation celebrates 25 years in Georgia in 2016. All year, we’ll mark this milestone anniversary with a “Then and Now” Friday Facts category! Then […]
January 5, 2016
New York Times Quotes Foundation on Atlanta Streetcar
“Let’s view this as a lesson.” The New York Times quoted Foundation Vice President Benita Dodd in a January 1, 2016, article by Alan Blinder about the Atlanta Streetcar System. The full […]
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