December 20, 2024 • Friday Facts
Friday Facts: December 20, 2024
From everyone at the Georgia Public Policy Foundation, we want to wish you a very Merry Christmas.
December 19, 2024 • Blog
11 biggest stories of 2024
This year, Georgia Public Policy Foundation once again had our biggest year to date in terms of content produced and consumed.
December 18, 2024 • Commentary
Anything besides providing more opportunities to more students misses the point
There are many good reasons to provide educational options to all children, not just some.
December 13, 2024 • Friday Facts
Friday Facts: December 13, 2024
The announcement of plans for a Department of Government Efficiency, or simply DOGE, by Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy is nothing short of audacious.
December 12, 2024 • Commentary
A big bet on government efficiency
DOGE offers a sweeping vision: cut waste, streamline agencies and leverage recent Supreme Court rulings to yank back regulatory overreach. But can it work?
December 11, 2024 • Commentary
Why economic freedom matters
A new report placed Georgia sixth-highest among the 50 states.
December 6, 2024 • Friday Facts
Friday Facts: December 6, 2024
Georgia’s regulatory code has grown steadily since the Secretary of State’s office began tracking rules and regulations in 1965.
December 5, 2024
Review of Georgia’s regulatory environment
Georgia’s regulatory code has grown steadily since the Secretary of State’s office began tracking rules and regulations in 1965.
December 5, 2024 • Blog
What is the Georgia Promise Scholarship?
This is your guide for accessing Georgia Promise Scholarships for your children.
December 4, 2024 • Blog
TORT REFORM: Gwinnett County slapped hard by Georgia Court of Appeals
Nuclear verdicts raise the costs to do business, which get passed down to customers, and ultimately force Georgians to pay what is known as a hidden tax.
December 4, 2024 • Commentary
Georgia’s tax climate ranked 26th nationally
Each year, the Tax Foundation rates the states based on their tax codes. In the latest edition of its rankings, Georgia came in 26th.
November 26, 2024 • Commentary
Georgia Promise Scholarship is coming soon
For families needing a new option in their children's education, help is coming soon.
November 22, 2024 • Friday Facts
Friday Facts: November 22, 2024
Tech services expand access to higher education and should not be regulated out of business by the federal government.
November 21, 2024 • Commentary
Tech services expand access to higher education
A healthy university system that offers robust educational pathways and adequately prepares students for work is to the benefit of a state.
November 20, 2024 • Commentary
Institutions worth preserving have to be defended
The Founders didn’t invent the filibuster, but they did want to make it difficult to change federal law.
November 19, 2024 • Blog
New information on Georgia Promise Scholarships released
The MyGeorgiaPromise website has new information for families and providers interested in the Georgia Promise Scholarship program.
November 15, 2024 • Friday Facts
Friday Facts: November 15, 2024
The nation paused on Monday to honor those who have served our nation.
November 14, 2024 • Commentary
Freedom is not free
Six days after the conclusion of a bitter presidential election, Americans paused to honor the brave men and women who have served our nation on Veterans Day.
November 13, 2024 • Commentary
How Trump won Georgia after his defeat in 2020
For the second time in as many statewide elections, Georgia voters contributed to a comeback.
November 8, 2024 • Friday Facts
Friday Facts: November 8, 2024
With most of the 2024 election coverage focused on the vote for president, we wanted to provide some insight into what happened at the state level.
November 7, 2024 • Commentary
Republicans maintain legislative majorities. What else happened on Election Day?
While none of the statewide constitutional officers were on the ballot this year, every member of the legislature faced the voters.
November 7, 2024 • Commentary
The electoral college still works
Every four years, we Americans reacquaint ourselves with our unique institution, the Electoral College.
November 6, 2024 • Blog
The election is over. Let’s focus on policy.
Now, in Washington and in Georgia, we need to turn our attention to policy, something that wasn’t always present in the campaign.
November 1, 2024 • Friday Facts
Friday Facts: November 1, 2024
Did you know you can redirect your state tax liability to fund a scholarship for a student to attend a private school?
October 31, 2024 • Commentary
How Georgia’s tax credit scholarship program works, while saving the state money
Fifteen years ago, Georgia lawmakers adopted the Qualified Education Expense Tax Credit, more commonly known as the state’s tax credit scholarship.
October 30, 2024 • Commentary
Georgia has the opportunity for big-ticket tax reform
State leaders have spent tax dollars cautiously, and they’ve accumulated quite the nest egg on behalf of the taxpayers.
October 29, 2024 • Blog
Here’s how frivolous lawsuits against truckers hurt everybody, including you
Not all lawsuits are frivolous, but those that are raise costs for all truckers, and by extension, every consumer in Georgia.
October 25, 2024 • Friday Facts
Friday Facts: October 25, 2024
We can protect children without imposing sweeping regulations that breach parental autonomy and our fundamental personal freedoms.
October 24, 2024 • Commentary
Protect our kids without government overreach
New technologies intersect with every policy area, and rapid technological advancements often leave policy makers feeling as if they need to play keep-up.
October 23, 2024 • Blog
Georgia’s record surplus presents an opportunity for taxpayer relief
Georgia's record surplus creates an opportunity to return money to the taxpayers who made this possible.
