Georgia Follows more Prudent Budgeting

By Sen. Chip Pearson 

Sen. Chip Pearson

ATLANTA (May 13, 2010) – Backers of the reckless spending that has permeated Washington have found company in our European neighbors.  The mega bailouts on which modern governments rely threaten to drown entire countries in their own debt.  Greece’s bailout package worth $1 trillion further perpetuates this “culture of cash” on an international scale.  While our country continues to weaken the dollar by spending its way to an unprecedented deficit, we’ve seen the euro slide to a 14-month low amid worldwide financial unease.  In such global instability, a fiscally responsible approach is the best answer to steadying our economy and protecting our country from the downfall of others. 

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Sen. Chip Pearson

By Sen. Chip Pearson

ATLANTA (April 30, 2010) – Now that we’ve reached the end of what has been one of the longest sessions in Georgia’s history, it’s time to move forward on new policies that will change the face of our state economy.  Job creation is at the center of this transformation.  At the beginning of session, I noted that while the legislature’s greatest challenge would be balancing the budget, our most important goal was to revitalize Georgia’s job sector.  I’m proud to say that job growth remained our primary focus throughout session, with both chambers passing legislation to encourage an economic climate that is conducive to job creation. 

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ATLANTA (April 30, 2010) – Georgia State Sen. Chip Pearson announced today that he will not be seeking re-election to Georgia’s 51st Senate District this November.  After three terms of dedicated service to the citizens of the 51st District, Pearson’s decision is based on his responsibility and dedication to his family.

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ATLANTA (April 19, 2010) – Georgians applaud President Obama’s decision to allow offshore drilling along the mid-Atlantic coast. With the state unemployment rate at 10.6 percent, we understand that tapping into U.S. oil and natural gas resources offshore would create hundreds of thousands of new, well-paying jobs, boost the state and local economies, and help secure our energy future. We also know many factors play a role in whether or not development will ever occur. If the president has our best interest in mind, he needs to act quickly and prudently on his words.
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The Dawson County High School Chorus gathers in the House of Representatives Chamber after performing in the State Capitol, flanked by House Speaker David Ralston on left and Sen. Chip Pearson on right.

ATLANTA (April 16, 2010) – State Sen. Chip Pearson (R-Dawsonville) recently welcomed the Dawson County High School Chorus to Atlanta, where students performed in the historic Georgia State Capitol.

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