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A new bill in KY legislature simplifies expungement process
A new bill has been introduced in the Kentucky Legislature, House Bill 589, that simplifies the process of having criminal…
GCO applauds introduction of Promise Scholarship bill
The Georgia Center For Opportunity is thrilled to support new legislation introduced in the Georgia General Assembly creating Promise Scholarship…
Increase School Choice as Public Schools Can’t Meet All Kids’ Needs
As states like Utah and Iowa pass sweeping school choice legislation, it is important to understand no one is trying…
Georgia is leading the charge on expanding educational opportunity for every child
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp has issued a proclamation declaring January 22-28 as National School Choice Week. The Georgia Center for Opportunity’s (GCO)…
Georgia Students Need More Schooling Choices
The undeniable truth is that parents want more educational options for their children and the kids certainly deserve it after…
We Must Rein in Violent Crime to Help Those Who Need Economic Opportunity
Businesses are moving out of cities and neighborhoods with rising crime rates. By abandoning these high-risk locations, these businesses take…
Expanded School Choice Can Help Pandemic Learning Losses
Buzz Brockway, a former Republican legislator from Gwinnett, is vice president of public policy for the right-leaning think tank Georgia…
Media Statement: Number of people working hasn’t caught up to pre-pandemic levels
"Friday's jobs report is being billed as great news, but peeling back a few layers reveals a worse reality," said…
Fixing Things at the Local Level Without Government
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June CPI exceeded expectations and was the fastest pace for inflation in four decades
Key Points Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose by 1.3 June CPI exceeded expectations Fastest pace for inflation in four decades…
the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported the unemployment rate remained at 3.6%
Key Points Total nonfarm payrolls for the U.S. rose by 372,000 Unemployment rate remained at 3.6%. On Friday, the U.S. Bureau…
Georgia’s unemployment rate now stands at a record low of 3.0%
Key Points Georgia is one of 14 states to fully recover from pandemic-related job loss. States with severest lockdown are…
May CPI set a new recent record for inflation
Today, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics announced that in May the Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose by 1%, not…
The U.S. Department of Education has approved Georgia’s request to waive several testing and attendance measurements
Key Points Georgia’s request to waive several testing and attendance measurements for the 2022 school year was approved by U.S. Dept.…
Reality is Likely to be Far Less Rosy
Reality is likely to be less rosy… Some economists are hoping that inflation has peaked and will tick down in…
New Research Predicts Long-Term Pain for Labor Market
Long-term pain for labor market due to the COVID-19 pandemic New research predicts long-term pain for the labor market due to…
Georgia Unemployment Rate: Lowest Record Since 1976
State unemployment rate stands at a record low On Friday, April 15th, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released state employment numbers…
Georgia Politicians Reject Educational Freedom At Their Own Peril
Tuesday, March 15, was a sad day for kids in Georgia. That’s the day when the Georgia Senate voted down…
Georgia Politicians Reject Educational Freedom At Their Own Peril | The Georgia Virtue
Tuesday, March 15, was a sad day for kids in Georgia. That’s the day when the Georgia Senate voted down…