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Strengthening Her Family, Building Her Community: Shaneika Murphy’s Passion for Helping Others Flourish
After completing the Raising Highly Capable Kids workshop as a parent, Shaneika Murphy now supports other parents as a program facilitator. Her sons volunteer with the program, too. Together, the Murphys are a shining example of how strong families build strong communities.
Stronger Readers, Brighter Futures: Georgia Lawmakers Open Doors with New Literacy Bill
State legislators are paving the way for children to overcome challenges with literacy, empowering them to thrive in their academic development and build flourishing lives for themselves and their families in the future.
Unleashing Students’ Potential: Georgia Legislators Champion Advanced Math Opportunities
Georgia lawmakers have drafted a pair of bills that are set to transform the way math is taught in the state. If the bills become law, they’ll open doors for students to receive a high-quality math education and ultimately shape the direction of their lives.
EXPANDING THE CONVERSATION
GCO Praises Federal Leaders for Empowering States to Strengthen Pathways to Work through the Stronger Workforce for America Act
The Stronger Workforce for America Act of 2026 includes an invaluable option for state flexibility, the Make America Skilled Again Grants. Georgia and other states need this option so they can design workforce and safety net systems that meet families’ immediate needs while providing a clearer path to opportunity and self-sufficiency.
Affordability Tops the List of State Priorities for 2026
Eric Cochling in the DC Journal Originally published February 3, 2026 A full agenda is underway in the 35 states that have just convened their legislative sessions. Affordability is the buzzword heard far and wide, as millions of Americans continue to struggle with...
Crime Is Down, and It Should End ‘Root Cause’ Excuse-Making for Good
Josh Crawford in The Hill Originally published January 20, 2026 With 2025 behind us, violent crime — especially murder — is likely down nationally once again. Although it will be months before we have official statistics, early indicators suggest a continuation of the...
BETTER WORK
SHAY LEARNED THAT WORK MEANT MORE THAN A JOB FOR HER AND HER SON. THROUGH OUR BETTER WORK PROGRAM, SHAY HAS FOUND MEANINGFUL WORK.
