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We rank as 50th out of all 50 states. In other words, Georgia is the state with the most potential for corruption in the entire country.

The true cost of “job-creating” tax incentives The Atlanta Journal Constitution recently reported on two related stories. The one that appeared on February 19 focused on $75 million in tax incentives designed to attract Caterpillar into building a plant in Georgia. The argument for the break is a familiar one: Georgia will benefit from new [...]

A few weeks ago, state Representative Lynn Smith (R – Newnan) spoke at length about lobbyists, influence, and the need for ethics reform after newspapers called attention to the fact that she had asked for sponsors to buy dinner for the state House Natural Resources and Environment Committee held at Parish Foods & Goods, depicted [...]

Note: Our original version of this blog post said “absolutely nothing” has been done about the case and “we have heard nothing about its status”. We should have said “after a full year, our case has not been resolved”. The Commission does not report any actions taken or provide status until the case has resolved, [...]

Ethics reform is not only wanted and needed; it’s something that makes Georgia’s government work better and improves the lives of Georgians. And who doesn’t want that?