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Tax Foundation’s Business Climate Rankings a Poor Guide for Lawmakers
By essentially any measure, Georgia is a low-tax, low-regulation, business-friendly state. So, why does Georgia’s business tax climate ...
CAPCO: A Bad Investment for Georgia
Many Georgia policymakers and business leaders contend the state has a shortage of venture capital, a form of ...
The Time is Ripe for Criminal Justice Reform
Criminal justice reform is long overdue in Georgia. Last fall the Governor, Lt. Governor, and Speaker of the ...
What Federal TANF Cuts Could Mean to the State Budget
On Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2012, Voices for Georgia’s Children hosted its eighth annual pre-legislative session breakfast for the ...
Tax Breaks and Economic Development Programs, Are We Getting Our Money’s Worth
Georgia is investing tens of millions of dollars in business tax incentives and subsidies without any idea as ...
November Revenue Report: Even with Revenue Growth, We Can Expect a Shortage
Job one for the governor and legislature is making sure Georgia takes every step possible to help create ...
Making a Case for Need-based Financial Aid in Georgia
By 2020 an estimated 61 percent of all jobs in the state will require a career certificate or ...
A Ray of “Hope” for Students Pursuing Higher Education
Paying for college has often been a deal-breaker for many individuals desiring to pursue a post-secondary education. Georgia ...
Happy New Year? Congress to Decide Fate of Federal Unemployment Benefits
On December 31st, everyone will gather together to welcome in the New Year. Yet thousands of jobless Georgians ...
Reality Check: Optimism in the Midst of Stark Realities
As we prepare for the Thanksgiving holiday, some may travel great distances to spend time with family and ...
Georgia at a Crossroads: Keep Sliding Backwards with Status Quo or Move Forward with Balanced Approach
GBPI’s new report, State of Working Georgia 2011, paints a troubling picture of how everyday Georgians are faring ...
State of Working Georgia 2011
State of Working Georgia uses data on wages, jobs, unemployment and poverty to closely examine the effect of ...
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