ATLANTA (Wednesday, May 2, 2012) – Majority Leader Chip Rogers joined with economic development leaders and local elected officials to announce the designation of a new Opportunity Zone in Cherokee County. The Opportunity Zone designation of an area provides significant tax advantages for local employers. Current Opportunity Zones in Georgia have shown strong job growth.
ATLANTA (May 2, 2012) - Yesterday, Governor Nathan Deal signed SB 153 into law. The measure authored by Senate Majority Leader Chip Rogers, is designed to protect teachers who lose their job through no fault of their own.
ATLANTA (May 1, 2011) – Governor Nathan Deal has signed Senate Bill 289, the Digital Learning Act, into law. Authored by Senate Majority Leader Chip Rogers, SB 289 seeks to make Georgia a national leader in digital learning.
ATLANTA (April 25, 2012) – Senate Majority Leader Chip Rogers (R-Woodstock) was recently presented with the Outstanding Contribution to Education Award from the Fulton Science Academy (FSA) International Heritage Festival Committee.
ATLANTA (Thursday, April 19, 2012) – Today, Governor Nathan Deal signed HB 386 into law marking a positive step in tax reform for Georgians. This new law promotes pro-jobs, pro-family tax reform with measures that cut taxes for Georgia citizens, recognizes the value of marriage and increases the competitiveness of Georgia businesses.