Atlanta, GA – In case you missed it, Governor Brian P. Kemp is making good on promises to provide relief for hardworking Georgians and build a safer, stronger Georgia.
On March 18th, Governor Kemp signed legislation to temporarily halt the state gas tax through the end of May, and Georgians are now seeing relief at the pump.
Governor Kemp joined the Macon Touchdown Club on March 21st to connect with Georgia coaches and student-athletes and special guest, University of Georgia Football Coach Kirby Smart.
On March 22nd, Governor Kemp, First Lady Marty Kemp, and their daughters celebrated National Agriculture Day. The Kemp family appreciates farm families and agribusiness professionals who contribute to the industry and keep Georgia Grown goods flowing to markets in the Peach State and around the world.
Later that afternoon, Governor Kemp and First Lady Marty Kemp visited Cinelease Studios for their Georgia expansion.
Also that day, Governor Kemp's proposal to allow retired teachers to return to the classroom in high-need areas was approved by Georgia lawmakers. The measure will help equip schools with experienced professionals where needed.
On March 23rd, Governor Kemp signed HB1302 into law, providing a tax refund to all eligible Georgia taxpayers. When the government takes in more than it needs, Governor Kemp believes those dollars should be returned to the taxpayer, because that’s their money - not the government’s.
The same day, WalletHub released a study ranking states with the best and worst taxpayer return on investment (ROI). Out of all 50 states, Georgia placed in the top five for best taxpayer ROI due to its high quality services in education, healthcare, public safety, and more. Notably, Georgia also had the second best roads and bridges in the nation.
On March 24th, Governor Kemp joined with state legislators to celebrate the newly created Georgia-Israel Caucus. The bipartisan caucus will strengthen Georgia relations with Israel and will further promote their economic and diplomatic partnership.
Later that day, Governor Kemp celebrated Georgia's strong economic growth by recognizing an all-time high number of Georgians employed and jobs available.
On March 25th, Governor Kemp, First Lady Marty Kemp, and their daughter, Lucy, visited Savannah to announce the completion of the Savannah Harbor Expansion Project. The project, more than 20 years in the making, will allow Georgia exports to reach international markets quicker and increase the state's prominence in global commerce.
March 28th, First Lady Marty Kemp's proposal to fight Human Trafficking and crack down on buyers and traffickers received unanimous, final passage in the Georgia State Senate.
Governor Kemp also joined Neil Cavuto on March 28th to discuss how he's working to curb inflation and help ease the burden consumers are feeling at the gas pump.
On March 29th, Governor Kemp signed the Unmask Georgia Students Act. The new law acts as a crucial step in the state's full return to normalcy as COVID-19 cases continue to decline across Georgia. The law will allow parents to opt-out of mask mandates, empowering them to decide what is best for their child's health and safety.
On March 30th, Governor Kemp and First Lady Marty Kemp joined with state and local agencies to praise the success of the Multi-Agency Crime Suppression Unit in its first year.
Governor Kemp continues to double down on public safety efforts, and he was also encouraged this week that the Georgia General Assembly voted to provide authority for the Office of the Attorney General's Gang Prosecution Unit - which he allocated funds for in his FY23 budget.
Also on March 30th, Georgia filed a lawsuit against the Biden administration over the federal government's unconstitutional mask mandate for public transportation and transportation hubs.
On March 31st, Governor Kemp and First Lady Marty Kemp hosted Garrett Geros - Georgia's own Paralympics Snowboard Cross Silver Medalist - when he visited the Georgia State Capitol.
On April 1st, Governor Kemp penned a letter to President Biden demanding a detailed, actionable plan to stop mass illegal crossings and human and drug trafficking at our nation’s southern border. You can read that letter here.
Also on April 1st, Governor Kemp celebrated the passage of the Georgia Constitutional Carry Act of 2021. Governor Kemp intends to sign the measure into law in the coming days.
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