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Governor Kemp Brian: Georgia Business Organizations Support Economic Recovery Plan
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May 13th, Governor Brian P. Kemp, in coordination with state labor officials, announced Georgia's economic recovery plan to get more Georgians back into the workforce and support Peach State businesses.
Governor Kemp Brian: Extends Executive Order Declaring State of Emergency for Petroleum Shortage
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Governor Brian P. Kemp issued a new Executive Order extending the State of Emergency for Petroleum Shortage until Saturday, May 22, 2021.
Governor Kemp Brian: Georgia Business Environment Receives Top Ranking
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Among the Top 10 States for the lowest regulatory barriers are GA, SD, ND, NH, IN, WY, UT, and OH. Georgia is ranked number one.
Governor Kemp Brian: State Labor Commissioner Announce Economic Recovery Plan
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Over the next several weeks, state officials will provide resources for job search support, education and training opportunities, childcare and transportation services, and safe workplace initiatives for workers, families, and employers.
Governor Kemp Brian: April Net Tax Revenues Up 52.4 Percent
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Year-to-date, net tax collections totaled $21.74 billion for an increase of nearly $2.51 billion, or 13.1 percent, compared to the previous fiscal year when net tax revenues totaled $19.23 billion after ten months.
Governor Kemp Brian: Signs Executive Order to Temporarily Suspend Gas Tax in Georgia
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The order further prohibits price gouging by bad actors looking to exploit the situation.
Governor Kemp Brian: Announces WebstaurantStore to Expand Georgia Presence, Create 100+ Jobs in Chatham County
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The company also currently has two facilities in Albany, Georgia, which employ more than 350 Georgians.
Governor Kemp Brian: E-Mobility Charging System Leader Heliox to Open North American Headquarters in Atlanta
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The company’s Georgia expansion will create more than 70 clean-energy jobs in the region within the next year.
Governor Kemp Brian: Signs Citizen's Arrest Overhaul
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Governor Kemp signed H.B. 479 to overhaul Georgia's antiquated citizen's arrest statute. The Governor was joined by a bipartisan group of legislators, advocacy organizations, and members of Ahmaud Arbery's family.
Governor Kemp Brian: Announces Interfor Invests $30 Million in Expanding Sawmill in Perry
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Governor Brian P. Kemp announced that Interfor, a forest products company and the largest lumber producer in the state, will invest $30 million in expanding their sawmill operations in Perry, Georgia.
Governor Kemp Brian: Announces Amazon Fulfillment Center in Savannah
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Governor Brian P. Kemp announced that Amazon will expand its significant presence in Georgia with a new fulfillment center planned in Savannah, Georgia
Governor Kemp Brian: Applauds Carroll EMC and Syncglobal for Expanding Broadband in Rural Georgia
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Governor Brian P. Kemp applauded Carroll EMC and Syncglobal for expanding fiber-to-the-home broadband to rural Georgians in the ribbon cutting of Phase I of their project.
Governor Kemp Brian: Signs Bill to Protect Police Budgets
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Governor Brian P. Kemp signed SB 286 to protect local law enforcement budgets.
Governor Kemp Brian: Signs Bills to Protect Georgia Children, Expand School Choice, Strengthen Families
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Governor Brian P. Kemp signed several bills to protect Georgia children, expand school choice, and strengthen families in the Peach State.
Governor Brian Kemp: Our State Will Put Georgians – Not Illegal Immigrants – First
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On Sunday, Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed legislation that bans sanctuary cities. In response, conservative businessman and Secretary of State Brian Kemp issued the following statement
Governor Kemp Brian: Signs Bill to Fairly Compensate Student Athletes for Name, Image, and Likeness
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Governor Kemp signed legislation to ensure that student collegiate athletes in Georgia are paid for the use of their name, image, and likeness.
Governor Kemp Brian: Signs Bill to Provide Paid Parental Leave for State Employees
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Governor Brian P. Kemp signed HB 146 to provide three weeks of paid parental leave for state employees, including employees of local boards of education.
Governor Kemp Brian: Signs Teacher Pipeline Bill
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Governor Kemp signed SB 88, the teacher pipeline legislation designed to recruit, retain, and equip educators in the Peach State. SB 88 was sponsored by Senator Russ Goodman (R - Cogdell) and carried in the House by Representative Dominic LaRiccia (R - Douglas).
Governor Kemp Brian: Signs Bills to Grow Jobs, Encourage Economic Development
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Kemp signed SB 6 to incentivize job growth and economic development across the Peach State
Governor Kemp Brian: Signs Bills to Streamline Improve Adoption, Foster Care in Georgia
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Kemp signed multiple pieces of legislation to streamline the adoption and foster care process and reduce burdensome regulations on adoptive parents.
