Official Press Releases
By Sen. Chip Pearson
ATLANTA (March 23, 2009) – As the crisis in common sense continues in Washington and across the nation, here in Georgia I’m working with my Senate colleagues for real stimulus solutions to put the economy back on track. These solutions utilize the free market and provide the atmosphere for job opportunity and economic growth without using taxpayer dollars for government takeovers.
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.
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.
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.
By 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.