Official Press Releases
By State Sen. Greg Goggans
ATLANTA (Jan. 14, 2010) – As we near completion of the 2010 General Assembly’s first week, it is a pleasure to continue working on behalf of my constituents in the 7th District and the entire state of Georgia. With the start of each new session, I look forward to seeing my friends and colleagues in the Senate as we share a common bond of working diligently for the citizens of Georgia. Continue reading “South Georgia at the State Capitol”
By: State Sen. Greg Goggans
ATLANTA (November 23, 2009) –
Georgia May Seek Federal Unemployment Funds
Georgia Department of Labor Commissioner Michael Thurmond announced this week that the state would likely have to seek federal assistance to meet its unemployment insurance obligations as soon as next month. While those receiving unemployment checks may breathe a sigh of relief, this could mean higher payroll taxes for Georgia businesses. I wanted to take time to explain how unemployment funds work here in Georgia, the recessions’ effect on our current funds, and what a federal loan could mean for businesses across the state. Continue reading “South Georgia at the State Capitol”
By: State Sen. Greg Goggans
ATLANTA (November 13, 2009) –
A Closer Look at the 7th Georgia Senate District
During my five years as state Senator, I have had the wonderful opportunity to travel across southern Georgia and meet some truly fantastic people. It reminds me of how fortunate I am to represent the great people of our district in Atlanta. I work every day to make the best decisions for the entire state, but I also want to ensure our district has a strong voice at the Capitol. Continue reading “South Georgia at the State Capitol”
By: State Sen. Greg Goggans
ATLANTA (November 6, 2009) –
Taxes and the Business Climate
A very important determinant of a business deciding to locate or expand is the business “climate” of the state. That is, how does a state stack up against other states in key areas that determine the cost of doing business and the ability to make a profit. Continue reading “South Georgia at the State Capitol”
By: State Sen. Greg Goggans
ATLANTA (October 26, 2009) – Over the last year, Georgia has seen historic drops in revenue. Our state has had only 10 years of revenue declines since 1952, and 2009 proved to have the most significant decline of those 10 years. Looking ahead to the 2010 Legislative Session, creating a fiscally responsible state budget will be our most critical task. Here’s an overall look at our current budget situation, how other states are managing their revenue shortfalls, and what the Senate is doing to prepare for the upcoming budget process. Continue reading “South Georgia at the State Capitol”