May 2, 2024 • Commentary

To impact change, look local

By J. Thomas Perdue
Instead of repeatedly pushing the rock up the hill that is the federal government, Kimberley Strassel urges us to think more locally.
November 30, 2023

Report on Georgia’s College and Career Academies

By J. Thomas Perdue
Executive Summary College and career academies offer unique development opportunities to Georgia’s high school students and stand to benefit local economies through the fulfillment of workforce needs. The program is […]
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September 14, 2023 • Commentary

Imposing limits on housing supply

By J. Thomas Perdue
Enforcing minimum requirements on lot and home sizes is necessarily a limit on housing supply and density.
May 25, 2023 • Blog

North Carolina’s absurd state of emergency

By J. Thomas Perdue
According to the governor of North Carolina, entrusting parents with choices in their children's education is as dangerous as a hurricane or tornado.
May 18, 2023 • Commentary

Is Georgia serious about licensing reform?

By J. Thomas Perdue
A new commission will review Georgia’s occupational licensing practices and implement a framework to accommodate the state’s changing economy.
May 4, 2023 • Blog

Monica’s story

By J. Thomas Perdue
Monica O’Neal is lucky to be alive. Despite having good health insurance, Monica could not find a neurologist to operate. Why not?
March 23, 2023 • Blog

Lemonade stand freedom coming to Georgia

By J. Thomas Perdue
The Georgia legislature has passed “The Georgia Lemonade Stand Act,” legislation that would remove regulations on businesses run by minors.
January 13, 2023 • Commentary

Barriers to work still high in Georgia

By J. Thomas Perdue
Georgia places a higher burden on those seeking low and middle-income occupations than many other states.