Tag: State Representative John Carson

ATLANTA — State Representative John Carson (R-Marietta) today announced the introduction of the More Take Home Pay Act, or House Bill 445. The More Take Home Pay Act reforms Georgia’s tax system by broadening the tax base and moving toward a more consumption-based model. Continue reading “Rep. John Carson Introduces the More Take Home Pay Act”

By State Representative John Carson (R-Marietta)
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I firmly believe in reducing the tax burden on our citizens and increasing accountability in government. This is exactly why I am sponsoring legislation that will allow Georgia’s counties to collect a sales tax at less than one cent. Imagine each time you went to the supermarket to pick-up just a few household items for your family, you were instead required to purchase a total of $100 worth of stuff. You would be forced to buy items that were either unneeded or more expensive, possibly both. Our families don’t operate like this, and neither should our government. Continue reading “Rep. John Carson Calls for a Fractional SPLOST”

ATLANTA – The Georgia House of Representatives’ Committee on Assignments named State Representative John Carson (R-Marietta) as the Vice Chairman of the Intragovernmental Coordination Committee. Rep Carson also serves as Secretary for the Energy, Utilities & Telecommunications Committee, and has been assigned a member of the Insurance, and Ways & Means Committees. Continue reading “Rep. John Carson Named Vice Chairman of Intragovernmental Coordination Committee”