Rep. Stephens Participates in Canada Border Study Tour to Promote Automobile Industry in the South

ATLANTA – State Representative Ron Stephens (R-Savannah) recently participated in a Border Study Tour of the border between Detroit, Michigan and Windsor, Ontario, Canada. The Border Study Tour was designed to educate state legislators about the U.S.-Canada economic partnership and benefits that border initiatives may have for Georgia and other Southern states.

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Rep. Stephens’ Legislation Signed Into Law by Governor

ATLANTA – State Representative Ron Stephens (R-Savannah) commented today on Governor Nathan Deal signing into law House Bill 1027, legislation that closes loopholes and clarifies provisions of the state tax credit for film and video production in Georgia. Sponsored by Rep. Stephens, HB 1027 passed the General Assembly with broad, bipartisan support during this year’s legislative session, receiving a vote of 154 to 4 in the House and a unanimous vote of 46 to 0 in the Senate. Continue reading “Rep. Stephens’ Legislation Signed Into Law by Governor”

‘Buck-a-Pack’ Cigarette Tax an Idea Whose Time Has Come

By Representative Ron Stephens (R-Savannah)

I’m a proud Republican and a fiscal conservative.  I’m also the lead sponsor on a bill that would raise an estimated $350 million in new state taxes and attract another billion dollars in federal health care funds to Georgia.  What’s more, I’m looking forward to running for re-election this year and will campaign on this issue. Continue reading

‘Buck-a-Pack’ Cigarette Tax an Idea Whose Time Has Come