FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, September 1, 2005

(Sacramento, CA) – Citing an unwavering commitment to small business issues, the Consumer Alliance for a Strong Economy (CASE) today named the following state legislators as Champions of Small Business.

Senator Dick Ackerman
Senator John Campbell
Senator Robert Dutton
Senator Dennis Hollingsworth
Senator Bob Margett
Senator Bill Morrow
Senator George Runner
Assemblyman John Benoit
Assemblyman Dave Cogdill
Assemblyman Ray Haynes
Assemblyman Rick Keene
Assemblyman Mike Villines
Assemblywoman Mimi Walters
Assemblyman Mark Wyland

The legislators named as Champions of Small Business received the honor based on a voting record consistent with the positions taken by the Consumer Alliance for a Strong Economy as well as serving as vocal public supporters of the small business agenda in California.

“I am proud to announce that so many fine public servants stood up and fought for the small business community in California. Each of the small business champions fought the good fight this year for the men and women who create the vast majority of jobs in the state,” said CASE Spokesperson Jeff Gibson.

For more information on the Consumer Alliance for a Strong Economy, please visit www.ConsumerAlliance.org or call (949) 851-8511. CASE is a non-profit organization dedicated to advocating public policies that help consumers and small businesses across California. With more than 10,000 members, CASE is quickly becoming one of the prominent consumer and small business organizations in the state.