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The People’s Business

Sen. Tommie Williams
Sen. Tommie Williams

By President Pro Tempore Tommie Williams
March 20, 2009

As a leader in the State Senate, I often reflect on the vision of our nation’s founders and will even go back and read The Declaration of Independence and The Constitution of the United States. Today I’m reminded of the biggest grievance against the King of England – “Taxation without Representation” – and think how asleep our country has been when it comes to paying taxes and government spending. We’ve been asleep because our taxes come out of each paycheck, which hinders our ability to see how much we’re really being taxed. Do you realize that most Americans have to work a half of a year just to pay for their federal taxes alone? That’s a real eye-opener. Let me give you another one.

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Mullis: True Stimulus Legislation

Sen. Jeff Mullis
Sen. Jeff Mullis

By Sen. Jeff Mullis

With the final days of session counting down, the first priority in the Senate is passing common sense legislation to create jobs in Georgia. While the Federal government is continuing to throw more taxpayer dollars at bad investments, Georgia is creating true stimulus legislation. Government should create the environment for businesses to thrive and create jobs; not take over business to “rescue” a struggling economy.

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Sen. Tolleson Reports from the Capitol

Sen. Ross Tolleson
Sen. Ross Tolleson

By: Sen. Ross Tolleson

ATLANTA (March 20, 2009) – With the final days of session counting down, the Senate is focused on passing common sense legislation to create jobs in Georgia and maintain a healthy environment. While the Federal government is working to throw more taxpayer dollars at bad investments, Georgia is creating true stimulus legislation. Government should create the environment for businesses to thrive and create jobs; not take over business to “rescue” a falling economy.

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Notes from the Senate

00heathheadshotbig7By Sen. Bill Heath

ATLANTA (March 20, 2009)— I can happily report that economic relief and trauma care continue to make their way through the Senate this session. I support a more efficient economy and trauma care system, because these are important issues throughout Georgia that no one can take for granted. I hear your concerns, and relief will be coming your way with the passage of this legislation.

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Senate Unanimously Passes Bill to Change Snellville City Council Charter

ATLANTA (March 17, 2009) — The Senate voted unanimously today to eliminate tie votes of the six-member Snellville City Council that have created a gridlock for issues important to the city. Authored by Sen. Don Balfour (R-Snellville), Senate Bill 258 will change the council’s charter this year after the election by allowing the mayor to vote only in the case of a tie.

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