After film productions have threatened to boycott Georgia over a controversial new abortion law, Sen. David Perdue says he doesn't think the bill will pose a risk to his state's economy
In comments made to Fox News on Monday, Perdue said that he's not concerned about the prospect of production companies leaving the state. He said that Georgia's business outlook was strong and cited a recent study that said"Georgia is rated for the sixth year in the row as the best state in the country in which to do business." The trade publication Site Selection gave Georgia that designation again in November.
Opposing the new law, Actress Alyssa Milano, who's currently wrapping a shoot in Georgia for a Netflix show, posted an open letter to lawmakers co-signed by dozens of actors, including Don Cheadle, David Cross, Rosie O'Donnell, and Ben Stiller."We cannot in good conscience continue to recommend our industry remain in Georgia if HB 481 becomes law," the letter said.The abortion law is part of an effort to overturn Roe v. WadeGov.
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