Sen. Tommie Williams
By President Pro Tempore Tommie Williams
November 19, 2010
The Thanksgiving holiday reminds us that true riches come from the love and support of friends and family, a strong faith, and the privilege it is to be an American and a Georgian. If you can count these among your blessings, you have much to be thankful for this year.
Sen. Tommie Williams
By President Pro Tempore Tommie Williams
September 17, 2010
Our state and national constitutions are the foundations upon which our government was established. While the Constitution is a blueprint for how the government is organized, it also defines and protects the rights and liberties of individuals. That’s why the process to change the Constitution was made to be so difficult. Proposed changes must pass both the House and Senate by at least a two-thirds vote. The amendments then go to the people who vote to approve or reject the changes.
Sen. Tommie Williams
By President Pro Tempore Tommie Williams
May 5, 2010
At the end of what has been one of the longest sessions in state history, legislators have delivered a balanced budget, lower taxes and a more streamlined state government. In January, we faced the worst economic climate since the Great Depression, complete with plummeting state revenues and rising jobless rates. When the session closed at the end of April, the legislature had passed new policies that will change the face of our state economy. Job creation is at the center of this transformation, with legislation designed to revitalize Georgia’s job sector. Initiatives like transportation funding and tax code reform will help make Georgia more attractive to new and expanding businesses. We also passed sound fiscal policies that cut taxes and spending. We were committed this year to ensuring that state government lives within its means, just as families across the state are doing in this tight fiscal environment. Following is a look at the important measures that passed this year to achieve growth and prosperity for Georgia.
By President Pro Tempore Tommie Williams
April 23, 2010
As the 2010 Legislative Session begins to wind down, the Senate and House have worked with unprecedented coordination on key issues important to Georgia. While this has been one of our most challenging years in state history, the Senate has delivered on its promise to focus on our top priorities and pass a balanced budget, a property tax reform package, transportation funding and a transparent ethics bill.
By President Pro Tempore Tommie Williams
March 15, 2010
Sen. Tommie Williams
Despite what you hear about tight budgets, declining revenues, and the difficult economic climate, the Georgia Senate has found ways to move Georgia forward and produce positive results for our citizens. Just like you and your families, the legislature must find ways to operate and do more with less. We are doing everything in our power to lighten the burdens on taxpayers, provide a more transparent government, and find cost efficiencies within our own budgets.