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Weakness persists in California's job market, and GCO's new labor force measure helps explain why.
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Stronger Parents, Stronger Communities: Inside Gwinnett’s Parents First Initiative
Through the Parents First Initiative, Lawrenceville First United Methodist and GCO partner with local schools to offer free, 10-week parenting…
A Legacy of Healing — Documentary Tells ReCAST Lawrenceville’s Journey Through Residents’ Stories
Originally published October 15, 2025, in the Gwinnett Daily Post Funded four years ago with a $5 million federal grant,…
The Fantasy That Cutting Prison Populations Saves a Lot of Money
Joshua Crawford in Governing Originally published October 31, 2025 State leaders hoping to trim budgets by reducing prison populations are…
What the Release of California Prisoners Shows About Recidivism Rates
Joshua Crawford joins the Conway and Larson show to discuss implications of California prisoner releases for recidivism and public safety.
How to Fix Food Stamps? Wall Street Journal Looks to GCO’s Research for Answers
WSJ highlights research from GCO and American Enterprise Institute on how to make SNAP more focused on work and upward…
Substantial Policy Moves Sought for Georgia Child Care Costs
(The Center Square) – State Sen. Brian Strickland said he hopes the Legislature will make “substantial policy moves in the coming…
Georgia Unveils Its Newest Private School Choice Program
The Georgia Promise Scholarship was passed by the state General Assembly earlier this year. According to pro-school choice organization EdChoice,…
Podcast: How to Empower Those on the Social Safety Net to Pursue Work and Opportunity
In a recent interview with the Sutherland Institute’s Defending Ideas series, Randy Hicks, President and CEO of the Georgia Center…
Graduate Puts on ‘Another Shield of Armor’ to Build Career and a Better Life
As the time for his graduation ceremony approached, Michael Averett joined his classmates in a small classroom. He donned his…
Strengthening Partnerships: Valley Hospital and Community Organizations
Featured in the Valley Hospitality Newsletter We’re excited to share that on Thursday, September 19, 2024, Bella Marshall from our…
Report: Welfare a barrier to economic mobility for low-income workers
At a campaign stop in North Carolina last month, Vice President Kamala Harris suggested that efforts to combat price gouging…
Reforming Welfare to Help Americans Thrive with Randy Hicks | Let People Prosper Show Ep. 110
Episode 110 of the Let People Prosper Show: Dive into a thought-provoking discussion with Randy Hicks, President and CEO of…
Impact of Crime on the Election
Join Josh Crawford, Director of Criminal Justice Initiatives at the Georgia Center for Opportunity, as he delves into the pressing…
Gangs Are Back In San Diego
Gangs are re-emerging in Escondido, prompting the PD to reinstate the Gang crew. Former Assistant DA in Sacramento and former…
Removing Work Disincentives in the Social Safety Net Will Strengthen Upward Mobility and the Economy
Policymakers at the national level looking for ways to strengthen economic opportunity too often fixate solely on expanding government programs.…
The Voice of Reason with Andy Hooser: Guest Josh Crawford
In a compelling episode of The Voice of Reason, host Andy Hooser welcomes Josh Crawford to discuss the critical issues…
Joshua Crawford on The Bill Cunningham Show
Josh Crawford, director of Criminal Justice Initiatives at the Georgia Center for Opportunity, joined The Bill Cunningham Show to discuss…
Joshua Crawford Featured on The Steve Gruber Show
Josh Crawford, director of Criminal Justice Initiatives at the Georgia Center for Opportunity and a public safety policy leader, recently…
Unraveling the Damage Done by Our Welfare System
But around the year 2000, the federal government passed a law that made it almost impossible for states to integrate…