Senator Yager Recognized For Obtaining 100 Percent Pro-Business Voting Record by TN Chambers of Commerce
August 27, 2010

State Senator Ken Yager (R-Harriman) has been recognized as one of the eight best pro-business legislators in the Tennessee General Assembly by a key business magazine published by the Tennessee Chamber of Commerce.  The publication congratulated Yager for a “100 percent business-positive, pro-jobs voting record.” 

The announcement was made in the most recent publication of Business TN, which each year selects the best state lawmakers based on their efforts in keeping “taxes low and regulation minimal.” The publication also chose the honorees based on their legislative stances and their ability to have a positive effect on the state’s business climate.  All eight lawmakers sited obtained a 100 percent pro-business voting record.

“Two thirds of all new jobs are created by small business,” said Senator Yager.  “We must continue to foster a positive business climate to attract new and better paying jobs to our state.  I look forward to continuing to partner with our business community as we work to provide more opportunities for Tennesseans in the future.”  

“On behalf of business in our state we greatly appreciate the leadership of Senator Yager, who demonstrated 100 percent support on business issues with the Tennessee Chamber of Commerce & Industry,” said Bradley Jackson , of the Tennessee Chamber of Commerce & Industry.  “We truly appreciate the leadership of all those who work to make Tennessee year after year one of the best places in the nation for business.”