Policy experts say while Georgia lawmakers made major progress this legislative session addressing mental health and education, there is more work to be done for small businesses. GPB’s Ellen Eldridge reports.

Every year the state touts being voted No. 1 for business, but small business owners — especially entrepreneurs of color — continue to struggle with challenges brought on by the pandemic, Small Business Majority Georgia Director Rachel Shanklin said. 

The nonprofit organization focused this session on tracking legislation related to increasing tax fairness for small businesses, expanding access to capital infrastructure and economic development, expanding health care access and affordability, and advocating for a state paid leave program.  See more here.