LT. GOV. BURT JONES: Georgia Needs Its Own DOGE

Georgia has built the best business environment in America, and we all know why: we believe in smaller government, lower taxes and unleashing the power of entrepreneurs. My top priority as lieutenant governor is to build on that success and take it to the next level.

Over the past two years, the Georgia Senate — under my leadership — has slashed costs, cut red tape and eliminated uncertainty for businesses. As a business owner myself, I understand firsthand that a thriving economy depends on a government that steps back and lets competition flourish. Entrepreneurs and job creators drive Georgia’s success, not bureaucrats.

We’ve already made big strides, reducing the size and scope of government, cutting costly regulations and simplifying licensing requirements for hardworking Georgians. But we’re not stopping there. In 2025, I’m doubling down with an ambitious new initiative to take our economy even further: the “Red Tape Rollback Act of 2025.” We’re bringing DOGE to Georgia.

This bold plan draws inspiration from national efforts led by President Donald Trump and visionaries like Elon Musk at DOGE, who are proving that innovation thrives when the government gets out of the way. It’s time to bring that same energy and disruptive thinking to Georgia. It’s time for DOGE to get local, and for Georgia to lead the way.

The Red Tape Rollback Act will systematically slash regulations, empower small businesses and expand economic opportunities across our state. Every state agency will undergo a rigorous, top-to-bottom review of all rules and regulations every four years — eliminating anything that stifles growth or creates unnecessary burdens.

Agencies will now be required to provide clear economic impact reports to the General Assembly for any major regulatory proposal, ensuring full transparency and accountability.