GA Lt. Governor & State Senators to be Furloughed

Tough economic times are hitting state law makers.  Georgia Lt. Governor, Casey Cagle, and state senators will be losing pay for one day per month beginning in August.  The furlough days will go until the end of 2009.

“With the Senate been forced to make difficult state budget cuts and place financial burdens on our hard-working state employees and their families, we realize that all of us are in this dismal economic situation together and no single person is immune from feeling the effects of continued revenue shortfalls,” said Lt. Gov. Cagle.  “As elected leaders we are called upon to lead by example for the greater good of our state and I am certain the commitment the Senate has shown to fiscally responsible policy will help lead us through these tough economic times to future growth and prosperity.”

Members of the House of Representatives will also be taking monthly furloughs.

“The Speaker and I have consulted each other on legislative furloughs and are both committed to doing all we can to see our economy gets back on track,” added Cagle.

Lawmakers have not yet decided whether the furloughs will continue for the rest of the fiscal year.

Lt. Governor Cagle says the senate will address the continuation of furloughs when they begin the 2010 legislative session.