Georgia Senate Press Office

By Sen. Chip Pearson

ATLANTA (March 19, 2010) – Based on state revenues, Georgia’s government is 25 percent smaller than it was two and a half years ago.  In order to meet the demands of our state’s growing population, we are finding ways to do more with less.  To that end, the Budget Task Force released their recommendations to the Senate this week on new ways to cut state spending.  The Task Force is comprised of leaders in Georgia businesses who have been on the front lines responding to this economic downturn and understand the real-world value of new efficiencies and consolidation.  They recommended over $3 billion in potential savings, which are focused on long-term, structural changes to state government.  Not all of the 50 options they presented will be feasible, but it’s clear that we must maintain Georgia’s AAA Bond Rating, which is a “good housekeeping” seal of approval on Georgia’s fiscal strength.  

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