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Day: April 2, 2013

If Tax Money is used for Venture Capital, “Invest Georgia” is the Right Way

Author Blog Budget and Taxes Wesley Tharpe

If Tax Money is used for Venture Capital, “Invest Georgia” is the Right Way

April 2, 2013 / January 15, 2020 by Wesley Tharpe

Although reasonable people can disagree about whether supporting private companies is a proper role for the state, a new economic development program called “Invest Georgia”  is an example of how the state policymaking process should work.  The program is designed to assist Georgia-based startup companies gain traction. It will become law if the governor signs […]

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GBPI Shapes the Conversation

Alan Essig Author Blog Budget and Taxes

GBPI Shapes the Conversation

April 2, 2013 / January 15, 2020 by Alan Essig

When the General Assembly is in session we find extra energy to make sure GBPI policy analysis reaches media outlets throughout Georgia.  Our efforts made an impact on public debate during the 2013 session. Our perspectives can be found in about 100 print and broadcast news stories and opinion pieces published since early January 2013. […]

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