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“Georgians have been through this before with Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, and we’ll manage the temporary effects of Hurricane Ike through common sense and conservation.”...
McCain Makes Statement About Financial Markets
"We are carefully monitoring the financial markets, including the duress at Lehman Brothers that is the latest reminder of ineffective regulation and management. Efforts must also be focused on ensuring that the deposits of hardworking Americans are protected."...
Sep 15, 2008
Governor Announces Launch of Together Rx Access For Georgia Card
Governor Sonny Perdue and Together Rx Access announced Thursday the launch of the Together Rx Access® FOR GEORGIA Card to help eligible uninsured Georgians gain access to immediate and meaningful savings on prescription medicines and products right at the pharmacy counter...
Aug 15, 2008
Group Claims Chambliss Takes Thousands from 'Big Oil' as Gas Prices Skyrocket
The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee recently launched www.BoughtByBigOil.com to expose Republican senators’ support for policies that the group claims leaves Americans paying at the pump while oil companies bring in record profits...
Aug 11, 2008
Georgia Announces Double-digit Increases in Jobs, Investment for Fiscal Year 2008
On Thursday, Forbes.com released its annual ranking of the best states for business, and Georgia moved up to 5th, the biggest jump of any state. Earlier in the week, Georgia was ranked as having the third best business climate among the 50 states...
Aug 3, 2008
Isakson Praises Passage of Legislation to Stimulate Housing Market
The comprehensive legislation is designed to stimulate the nation’s declining housing market as well as strengthen the regulation of Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae...
Jul 28, 2008
Atlanta-Based SiteMinis, Inc. Launches GasRunner.Com
This new mobile-optimized website allows consumers to shop for gas from their mobile phones and features more than 300 gas stations across the country...
Jul 21, 2008
John Oxendine: 'Let’s Get Georgia Moving'
In a recent statement by John Oxendine, transportation is the only issue which affects all other issues. He said that Georgia must get serious about addressing the transportation crisis and that means we must prioritize spending in this area...
Jun 26, 2008
Senator Pearson Appointed to Senate Manufacturing Study Committee
Created by Senate Resolution 1097, the Future of Manufacturing in Georgia Study Committee will examine Georgia’s business climate to ensure that as a state we are doing everything possible to continue to attract major manufacturers...
Jun 19, 2008
Oxendine Joins Speaker Gingrich’s Call for Energy Independence
The candidate for Governor 2010 urges Georgian’s to sign a petition on AmericanSolutions.com that has adopted the motto, 'Drill Here. Drill Now. Pay Less'...
May 30, 2008
Tour de Georgia Presented by AT&T Generates $38.6M Direct Economic Impact for State
Over six years, the Tour has entertained 3.2 million spectators and has generated $186 million for the state economy and local communities...
May 29, 2008
Governor Perdue Suspends Gas Tax on Off-Road Diesel
Suspension of the tax will save farmers and timber owners the four percent sales tax charged on off-road diesel. The state does not charge an excise tax on this type of fuel, and the executive order does not impact local taxes that are levied. The suspension is expected to offset state revenues by $2 million to $4 million...
May 12, 2008
IRS Has Answers to Questions People Are Asking About Economic Stimulus Payments
As millions of Americans begin receiving their economic stimulus payments, the Internal Revenue Service released a list of the most-frequently-asked questions –– and answers –– that people now are asking...
May 7, 2008
Last Minute Tax Tips for Georgians
As the end of the tax filing season approaches IRS Spokesman Mark Green suggest taxpayers to be aware of some helpful tax information during the rush...
Apr 9, 2008
State of Georgia Opens Doors of Commerce to China
Governor Sonny Perdue cut the ribbon Wednesday to open Georgia's newest international economic development center, located in Beijing, China...
Apr 3, 2008
NGCSU Provides Free Tax Preparation Assistance
Taxpayers in Lumpkin and surrounding counties may receive free income tax preparation assistance from North Georgia College & State University accounting students and faculty members on Friday and Saturday April 4 and 5 in the Newton Oakes Center on the NGCSU campus...
Mar 31, 2008
