The general assembly was back in session this week for legislative days 5-8. On Wednesday, Governor Kemp delivered his annual State of the State Address. Governor Kemp touted the recent economic development projects that will bring over $17 billion in investment. He...
The general assembly spent this week in budget hearings for Amended Fiscal Year 23 and Fiscal Year 24 budgets. Governor Brian Kemp and state agency heads presented their budget requests to the Appropriations Committees. Attached is a copy of the Governor’s proposed...
Get into government or get out of business. Some rather practical advice delivered by Cole Porter, President of Porter Steel, and this year’s presenting sponsor for the Gwinnett Chamber OnTopic Legislative Luncheon. His opening remarks set the tone for the event where...
The 2022 Legislative Session kicked off on Monday with new faces in leadership. After the untimely passing of the House Speaker David Ralston last year, the House voted for Majority Leader Jon Burns as the 75th Speaker of the House. Newly elected Lt. Governor Burt...
The Gwinnett Chamber’s Washington D.C. Fly-In presented by Jackson EMC offers our members an opportunity to connect with Members of Gwinnett’s Congressional Delegation. As our mission to champion business was relayed to our delegation, fly-in guests also had the...
The 2022 election cycle officially conclude last night and with no shortage of eager anticipation throughout the evening. All eyes were on Georgia as incumbent Senator Raphael Warnock and Republican challenger Herschel Walker went back and forth for the lead as votes...
