Senator Rogers - First Elected Official in Georgia to Sign ATR Letter Urging President Obama to Stop Plan to Regulate the Internet
WOODSTOCK (July 9, 2010) - “If Obamacare, cap & tax, filing suit against the state of Arizona, $1.3 Trillion annual deficit, and Elena Kagan weren’t enough, now the President has decided to use the FCC to attempt and regulate the Internet. Will this madness ever stop?” said Senator Chip Rogers, Republican Majority Leader of the Georgia Senate. “The Internet has become one of the greatest tools of information and efficiency in human history. It has done so precisely because government does not regulate it. All Americans, regardless of political party, must tell the Obama administration this plan goes too far. Keep government hands off the Internet.”
Americans for Tax Reform (ATR)are leading an effort to have all elected officials sign a letter opposing the Obama administration plan to regulate the Internet.
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Senator Rogers awarded the Golden Shovel
Legislator of the Year Award
WOODSTOCK (July 7, 2010) – The
Georgia Utilities Contractors Association,
Inc. (GUCA) has awarded their prestigious
2010 Golden Shovel Legislative Service
Award to Senate Majority Leader Chip
Rogers (R-Woodstock).
“I am truly honored to accept this award
from GUCA. The utility contractors are a
vital part to Georgia’s economy. They
provide good high-paying jobs to tens of
thousands of Georgians. The state needs to
do all we can to ensure Georgia is a place
where contractors can grow their
businesses and create even more jobs. The
men and women of GUCA believe in free
markets and competition. I stand with
them.” said Rogers.
GUCA stated that Senator Rogers was selected because of his long standing support for Georgia utility
contractors and that he “played an integral role in passing favorable legislation for GUCA in the 2010
Legislative Session,
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Senator Rogers named Legislator of the Year by the Technology Association of Georgia
WOODSTOCK (June 16, 2010) – The Technology Association of Georgia (TAG) has selected Senate Majority Leader Chip Rogers (R-Woodstock) as their 2010 Legislator of the Year. Senator Rogers was instrumental in passing the Association’s key legislation this year including the Angel Investor Credit which is expected to make Georgia a national leader for investing technology start-up companies.
“I’m honored to be recognized by such a prestigious organization. The Technology Association of Georgia does so much to bring Georgia communities and businesses together while advancing Georgia’s technology sector. Technology businesses will keep Georgia on the forefront of development, innovation and a stronger economy. As legislators, we have a duty and responsibility do everything possible to cultivate a thriving business environment to lead our state to economic stability and strength,” said Rogers
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Rogers Named Senator of the Year by Georgia Retailers
WOODSTOCK (June 8, 2010) – Senate
Majority Leader Chip Rogers (R-Woodstock)
has been named Senator of the
Year for 2010 by the Georgia Retail
Association (GRA) for his ongoing
dedication to support Georgia businesses,
particularly retailers. 2010 marks the 4th
time Senator Rogers has won this
prestigious award, more than any other
legislator in state history.
“Hundreds of thousands of Georgia citizens
are employed by retailers in our state. The
retail industry is truly a major economic
engine that drives Georgia’s economy. State
government should do all we can to support our retailers so they in turn can create jobs and help grow
our economy,” said Sen. Rogers. “It is a great honor to receive the industry’s highest legislative
award. Together we will continue our efforts to make Georgia the best place in America to do
business.”
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Senator Rogers’ Property Tax Overhaul Signed into Georgia Law
ATLANTA (June 4, 2010) – Senate
Majority Leader Chip Rogers’ (R-Woodstock)
much anticipated Property
Tax Assessment and Appeals Reform Bill
(SB346) was signed into law today by
Gov. Sonny Perdue. The bill is aimed at
ensuring all Georgia properties are
properly assessed at Fair Market Value
and that property owners have guaranteed
rights to appeal.
“Georgia’s property tax system has been
in desperate need of reform for decades.
With the enactment of this law, property
owners will be protected from unfair
assessments and have a guaranteed right to
appeal,” said Rogers. “Georgians ought to
know that the system works for them, not
against them. We have taken a major step
today in protecting property owner rights,
but the journey is not finished. I look
forward to continuing this effort again
next year and beyond.”
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Law Enforcement key to securing our Nation & Communities
ATLANTA (June 3, 2010) – Senate Majority Leader Chip Rogers (R-Woodstock) released the following statement regarding the apprehension of three suspects that are suspected of being illegal aliens and possibly members of the 18th Street Gang:
"I want to personally thank Sheriff Garrison and Chief Bores for the outstanding work performed by their agencies. The arrest of these suspected illegal aliens on serious criminal charges highlights again why border enforcement and law enforcement remains the key to securing our nation and our communities. The idea that members of the violent 18th Street Gang may be living in and around our neighborhoods should send shockwaves through our community. We must continue to support these type law enforcement efforts and use all the tools at our disposal to combat illegal activities."
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Senator Rogers Sponsored Measure to Reform Georgia’s Tax System Becomes Law
WOODSTOCK (June 2, 2010) – Governor Sonny Perdue has signed into law House Bill 1405, legislation creating the Special Council on Tax Reform and Fairness for Georgians. Senate Majority Leader Chip Rogers (R-Woodstock) sponsored the legislation through the Senate. The council will be charged with weeding through Georgia’s cumbersome tax system to bring balance, transparency and fairness to Georgia taxpayers. Rogers will be one of 12 leaders selected to sit on the special tax reform committee.
"Georgians deserve a tax code for our 21st century economy; a system that encourages entrepreneurship, hard work, savings, and investment. Our current tax system simply does not work for Georgia. We have a personal income tax that punishes success with a top rate higher than Massachusetts. We have a corporate income tax that discourages good companies from moving to our state. And we have an unbalanced sales tax with hundreds of special exemptions. We can do better than this. Georgians deserve better than this," said Rogers. “The Council will find ways to create a system that transparent, fair and balanced; a tax system that grows the economy not restricts it.”
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Rogers named Legislator of the Year by Georgia
Property Taxpayer Committee
ATLANTA (May 10, 2010) – The Georgia
Property Taxpayer Committee has selected
Senate Majority Leader Chip Rogers (R - Woodstock)
as their 2010 Legislator of the Year
because of his dedication and service to
Georgia’s property owners.
“We applaud Senator Rogers for his property
tax reform bill (SB 346). He has given Georgia
homeowners more rights with this one piece of
legislation than the Georgia General Assembly
has in the past ten years combined. Our
selection of him as our Legislator of the Year is
an obvious choice," said RJ Morris, President of
the Georgia Property Taxpayers Committee.
Championed and authored by Rogers, the
Property Tax Assessment and Appeals reform
bill is aimed at ensuring all Georgia properties
are properly assessed at Fair Market Value and
that property owners have guaranteed rights to appeal. This is the most sweeping overhaul of the
Georgia property tax system in decades.
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Senator Rogers Seeks Re-Election & Announces Support Team
WOODSTOCK (April 19, 2010) – Senate Majority Leader Chip Rogers has announced he will seek re-election for Senate District 21 and Senate Majority Leader.
“It has truly been one of the great honors of my life to serve the citizens of Cherokee and Cobb counties in the General Assembly. I am humbled by the trust they have placed in me, as well as, the overwhelming support from community leaders," said Senator Rogers. "I have also been honored by my Senate colleagues to serve as Majority Leader. This position has allowed me to champion less government, more freedom, and common sense government. I believe Georgia is uniquely positioned to lead our nation in recovery as we continue to lower taxes, reduce spending, and promote free-market solutions for our state. I pledge to continue leading on each of these issues.”
Senator Rogers also announced his re-election support team which includes a broad base of community leaders from Cobb and Cherokee counties.
Majority Leader Chip Rogers Re-Election Support Team
- Cherokee Sheriff Roger Garrison
- Cobb Sheriff Neil Warren
- Cherokee Commission Chairman Buzz Ahrens
- Former Cobb Commission Chairman Sam Olens
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Senate Passes GA Taxpayer Relief Act
ATLANTA (April 14, 2010) – On the eve of national tax day, the Georgia General Assembly has
passed major tax relief, HB 1055 called by some the “Georgia Taxpayer Relief Act of 2010”. The
measure eliminates retirement income tax on Georgia seniors and eliminates the state property tax.
Senate Majority Leader Chip Rogers (R-Woodstock) lead the efforts in the Senate to help add the tax elimination measures to HB 1055.
“This was a great day for Georgia as the General Assembly has moved to completely eliminate two
separate taxes. The elimination of the state property tax is a true tax cut for every Georgian who owns
property or a vehicle. We coupled this with the elimination of retirement income tax on Georgia senior
citizens,” said Rogers.
“Georgians need a financial break during these tough economic times. The
General Assembly delivered real relief today by actually eliminating two forms of taxation. It was a
good day for Georgia.”
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