New GCO report outlines solutions for Georgia’s individual low-income uninsured population
Nearly one in five Georgians lacks health insurance, the 6th highest rate in the country. Among those without insurance are an estimated […]
Lamenting Missed Opportunities for Georgia Students
In the wake of the recently concluded legislative session, I found myself at a local charter school discussing school choice with a […]
Capitol Update – Crossover Day Results
Should you have questions or comments about the content of this update, please email Brian Abernathy Monday, March 3, marked “Crossover Day” […]
Proposed Religious Freedom Legislation Doesn’t Survive Crossover
Background In 1990, the Supreme Court ruled in the case of Employment Division v. Smith to uphold a ban on the use […]
Georgia Considers Privatization of Child Welfare System
A bill to privatize most of the state’s child welfare services was introduced this week by Senator Unterman (R-Buford). The legislation, Senate […]
2014 Session Begins
Below is the first edition of our Capitol Update newsletter for 2014. If you’d like to receive future editions in your inbox, […]
Despite Guidelines, Many Georgia Students Not “College Ready”
Below is a guest blog by Dr. Eric Wearne of Georgia Gwinnett College and formerly with the Governor’s Office of Student Achievement. […]
Why Care About Prisoner Reentry?
When I tell people that part of my work involves heading up a project on prisoner reentry reform, I’m often met by […]