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A Commitment to Strengthening Small Business

By: Sen. Cecil Staton

There is no hiding the fact that permanent job creation is the main catalyst for Georgia’s economic recovery.  A clear focus is needed on improving the tools and resources that businesses across this state have to invest in new jobs and grow their companies.  In our state over 97 percent of businesses are classified as small businesses (under 500 employees).  Small firms make up half the state workforce and created 80 percent of new Georgia jobs from 1990-2003 (GA Dept. of Economic Development).  These entrepreneurs and owners are vital to providing hard-working Georgians new opportunities and for the state to prosper and grow as a whole.   Continue reading “A Commitment to Strengthening Small Business”

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Rogers: David Ralston as next Speaker of the House

ATLANTA (Dec. 17, 2009) – Senate Majority Leader Chip Rogers (R-Woodstock) released the following statementtoday regarding the election of David Ralston as the next Speaker of the House:

“David Ralston is an excellent choice for Speaker of the House.  He is well respected on both sides of the aisle and both sides of the Capitol.  I am confident we will work together to solve the serious issues facing Georgia.”  Continue reading “Rogers: David Ralston as next Speaker of the House”

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South Georgia at the State Capitol

By: State Sen. Greg Goggans

ATLANTA (Dec. 14, 2009) –

November State Revenues Recap

November revenues for the state continued to follow the trend of the last 11 months although the year to date line appears to be flattening out, following a recent pattern.  November makes this the 10th of the last 11 months we have seen a double-digit decline in state revenue.  Listed below are the figures for November 2009 compared to the November 2008 totals, and the cumulative revenue totals for the current Fiscal Year 2010 (compared to July-Nov. in FY2009) Continue reading “South Georgia at the State Capitol”