2011 gubernatorial press release: on Corporations


Bill Haslam: Encourage business with low taxes and austere government

Bill is using his experience to get our state through difficult economic times while keeping taxes low and fostering the business-friendly environment that will be critical to continued job growth. State government must be forced to prioritize. By making tough decisions, managing the state budget conservatively, and guiding our state finances back to a position of strength, Bill is helping our state compete in a global economy and attract the jobs of the future to Tennessee.
Source: 2011 gubernatorial press release, "Priorities" Nov 7, 2011

Brian Sandoval: Lending to small businesses will help create jobs in state

Nevada's State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) application was approved, funds will help create new private sector jobs and spur more than $138 million in additional small-businesses lending in Nevada.

Access to funding is a significant issue for many entrepreneurs seeking to grow. This funding will go a long ways towards helping new small businesses get off the ground and creating jobs for Nevadans. The potential job growth impact of the program is 1,035 positions throughout Nevada.

Source: Nevada 2011 gubernatorial press release, #4294972149 Sep 28, 2011

Robert Bentley: We will do whatever we can to attract new businesses

Governor Bentley announced that Alabama has been selected as one of the top three states in the nation for doing business. Bentley said, "Alabama has a unique blend of excellent sites, quality infrastructure and incentives that make us attractive to companies throughout the world. These consultants have recognized what we knew all along. Alabama is the best place in the nation to open or expand a business."
Source: Alabama 2011 gubernatorial press release #5633 Sep 23, 2011

Terry Branstad: High commercial property taxes mean higher prices

The inability of Senate Democrats to address commercial property taxes means Iowa will continue to have the 2nd highest commercial property taxes in the nation. It will mean residential taxpayers in this state will see historic increases in their property taxes over the next five years as record prices for commodities will trigger a roll up in residential property taxes. I will not let this issue be pushed aside and will take steps to bring it to the Legislature's attention in the future.
Source: 2011 Iowa Gubernatorial press release Jun 30, 2011

Jack Dalrymple: Positive business climate results in ND leading US in growth

Leading economic indicators show that North Dakota's economy continues to grow and diversify as the state adds new jobs, increases wages and expands its domestic and international business interests.

North Dakota leads all other states in economic growth, with a 7% increase in gross domestic product in 2010. Since 2000, North Dakota's GDP has grown by 90%.

These latest statistics help confirm that our efforts to create jobs and to sustain a positive business climate are getting results.

Source: N.D. 2011 gubernatorial press release, "N.D. Leads" Jun 9, 2011

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IA:Harkin(D)
MI:Levin(D)
MT:Baucus(D)
NE:Johanns(R)
OK:Coburn(R)
SD:Johnson(D)
WV:Rockefeller(D)

Resigned from 113th House:
AL-1:Jo Bonner(R)
FL-19:Trey Radel(R)
LA-5:Rod Alexander(R)
MA-5:Ed Markey(D)
MO-9:Jo Ann Emerson(R)
NC-12:Melvin Watt(D)
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AR-4:Tom Cotton(R)
GA-1:Jack Kingston(R)
GA-10:Paul Broun(R)
GA-11:Phil Gingrey(R)
HI-1:Colleen Hanabusa(D)
IA-1:Bruce Braley(D)
LA-6:Bill Cassidy(R)
ME-2:Mike Michaud(D)
MI-14:Gary Peters(D)
MT-0:Steve Daines(R)
OK-5:James Lankford(R)
PA-13:Allyson Schwartz(D)
TX-36:Steve Stockman(R)
WV-2:Shelley Capito(R) 		Retired House as of Jan. 2015:
AL-6:Spencer Bachus(R)
AR-2:Tim Griffin(R)
CA-11:George Miller(D)
CA-25:Howard McKeon(R)
CA-33:Henry Waxman(D)
CA-45:John Campbell(R)
IA-3:Tom Latham(R)
MN-6:Michele Bachmann(R)
NC-6:Howard Coble(R)
NC-7:Mike McIntyre(D)
NJ-3:Jon Runyan(R)
NY-4:Carolyn McCarthy(D)
NY-21:Bill Owens(D)
PA-6:Jim Gerlach(R)
UT-4:Jim Matheson(D)
VA-8:Jim Moran(D)
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