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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…
New Report: Corrections Spending Rises in Georgia Even as Prison Population Declines
A new report by Joshua Crawford, Public Safety Fellow at the Georgia Center for Opportunity, shows that the decreasing number…
National Poverty Rate Fails to Capture the Problem of Poverty Concentration in Georgia and Beyond
PEACHTREE CORNERS, GA—The official poverty rate fell 0.4% to 10.6% in 2024, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s latest report…
GCO applauds signing of Promise Scholarships bill, says more work needs to be done
PEACHTREE CORNERS, GA—Today, the Georgia Center for Opportunity (GCO) applauded Gov. Brian Kemp and the Georgia legislature for ushering into…
Kentucky Lawmakers Override Governor’s Veto to Pass Safer Kentucky Act, Targeting Crime in Low-Income Areas
Kentucky state lawmakers voted Friday to override a veto from Gov. Andy Beshear of House Bill 5, the Safer Kentucky…
U.S. House passes a bill that’s a step toward ‘One Door’ social safety-net reforms
PEACHTREE CORNERS, GA—Yesterday, a bipartisan majority of the U.S. House passed H.R. 6655, a Stronger Workforce for America Act, which…
It’s time for Georgia lawmakers to lead and pass legislation like the Promise Scholarships
The Alabama legislature has passed a bill that phases in universal Education Savings Accounts over time. It now goes to…
U.S. Sen. Mitt Romney’s ‘One Door’ bill would allow states to integrate social safety net with workforce development
The One Door to Work Act, introduced by Sen. Mitt Romney, would allow states the flexibility to implement Utah’s model…
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp Champions Educational Opportunity in State of the State Address, Calls for Unity on Promise Scholarship
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp used a significant portion of his State of the State address today to urge lawmakers to…
PRESS RELEASE: New report seeks to ease spike in Columbus crime, restore community safety
Violent crime is on the rise in Columbus, Georgia. What are the reasons, and can anything be done to stop…
Lilly grant will bring the Parents First Initiative to Lawrenceville, enabling families to thrive
Lawrenceville, Ga. – Lilly Endowment Inc. has awarded an endowment grant to Lawrenceville First United Methodist Church. The grant will…
New report seeks to ease spike in Atlanta crime, restore community safety
The Georgia Center for Opportunity is releasing a new report on violent crime in Atlanta, which highlights the city’s recent…
Georgia should lead on how to deliver a forward-thinking education
A new Cygnal poll of likely general election voters in Georgia shows a 68% favorability margin for the concept of…
Storm clouds on the horizon for the economy
The latest Consumer Price Index released today by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics shows that in the past month, the…
Gov. Brian Kemp announced efforts to enhance public safety
Today, Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp announced preliminary grant awards totaling more than $83.5 million for 118 community safety projects, including for addressing…
Inflation is becoming worse for Americans on a fixed income
Today, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics announced that in April the Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose by 0.4%, not seasonally adjusted.…
Georgia House voted to reject Senate Bill 233, The Georgia Promise Scholarship Act
Late last night, the Georgia House voted to reject Senate Bill 233, The Georgia Promise Scholarship Act, by a vote of…
Georgia to join a growing list of forward-thinking states that are prioritizing the unique educational needs
Georgia Lt. Gov. Burt Jones expressed support for Senate Bill 233, The Georgia Promise Scholarship Act, during a recent radio…
Promise Scholarships pass in the Senate and head to the House
🚨Breaking News: Promise Scholarships pass in the Senate and head to the House Promise Scholarships would give parents $6,000 per…
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…