Economic Development

There is simply nothing more important to turning around our economy than creating jobs. Growing employment means more home ownership, stronger consumer confidence and better futures for our children. Up until 2008, Georgia had been a perennial leader in terms of annual job creation.  To jumpstart that economic engine, we should provide tax incentives for large and small businesses to hire and create full time positions. If business owners are willing to put their money and capital at risk to grow our economy, then I believe they should be rewarded.

While serving as State Senate Majority Leader, I helped craft and pass into law several of Georgia’s current economic development, job creation and job training programs.

Our challenges are greater now, and the lack of access to capital is making it harder for employers to hire and expand their businesses, but with the right leadership and a pro-business tax policy and regulatory environment, we can have our economy growing again.  Texas has remained a leader in job creation while lowering taxes.  The state has no income tax, and abolished its tax on capital gains.  Along with other business-friendly policies, Texas is weathering this recession much better than most other states.