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Marc Hyden

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What happens when Americans learn how indebted they are?

For all the bluster about the U.S. far exceeding Europe economically, debt as a percent of GDP tells another story.

Trump’s tariff infatuation cost Georgians dearly

Trump’s unabashed romance with tariffs began long before his presidency, but they became a key part of his second term.

Redistricting wrongs erode your rights

The ongoing congressional redistricting fight is Exhibit A of this sad reality, and it comes from the top.

Mixed results from the Gold Dome

As the Legislature adjourned the 2026 session April 3, time of death was pronounced on many priorities, although not all hope was lost.

Georgia lawmakers agree on affordability — but not on how to get there

Georgia's leadership agrees that mitigating price inflation is a top priority, but it has not reached a consensus on how to approach the issue.

Pizza, potholes and the case for smart local procurement

The American Society of Civil Engineers gave Georgia a middling C+ for its infrastructure, and some locales are worse than others and need help.

COLUMN: On driverless cars, D.C. Republicans ditch free-market roots

The latest example of Republicans eschewing their long-held principles comes from Sen. Josh Hawley, Republican of Missouri, who apparently takes umbrage with autonomous vehicles, which are being slowly deployed across the country.

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