The Atlanta City Council this week submitted a request to the state legislature asking them to repeal the state’s prohibition on rent controls. Citing rising housing costs, the Atlanta officials hope that allowing for rent control might lead to more affordable housing within city limits. However, 81% of economists agree that rent control is a bad policy, one that decreases stock of rental units, driving the average price up not down, and actually further fuels gentrification rather than limiting it. With a legislature that figures to be very reluctant to institute such a policy, the bid for rent control in Atlanta is SINKING…
Loeffler could lead the way on gang prosecution
As Georgia’s new Senator Kelly Loeffler (R-GA) took office, Governor Brian Kemp laudably declared Georgia’s Gang Crisis would be at the forefront of his 2020 legislative program: “But my focus is on fulfilling my campaign promise to go after street gangs…We...State audit finds inadequate controls on Georgia’s film tax credit
Poor administration of Georgia’s film tax credit, the state’s largest and arguably most generous, is wasting millions of tax dollars, a new state audit has found. In a 75-page report, the Georgia Department of Audits and Accounts accused the state departments...Ethics Panel Has New Identity, Collecting More Fines
What a difference a year makes. On the eve of my election as chairman of the Georgia Government Transparency and Campaign Finance Commission one year ago, the commissioners were sent complaints regarding the then-executive secretary. The complaints, now public,...$100 million annual revenue source should not be ignored
Georgia voters should be asking why all concerned under the Gold Dome are apparently ignoring a proven successful process that would create a new revenue stream estimated to add about $100 million to the Georgia coffers annually. With current budget woes...A Prescription for Congress on Drug Pricing and Access
Georgia families are struggling to afford their healthcare. In an effort to begin addressing high healthcare costs, the House of Representatives recently passed Speaker Pelosi’s drug pricing legislation, the Elijah E. Cummings Lower Drug Costs Now Act. Yet the...
