'A $16 billion cushion ... when people are struggling' | Jason Esteves goes On The Record podcast

Former state senator Jason Esteves would make history as Georgia's first Black and first Hispanic governor if he's elected in next year's historic 2026 elections. But first, he must win a crowded Democratic gubernatorial primary, which is filled with four other candidates with the same aspirations. 

Esteves sat down with Atlanta News First Political Reporter Doug Reardon to discuss the issues he is emphasizing in his campaign, including the recent economic development boon awarded to Hyundai during Gov. Brian Kemp's tenure.

“If we can afford to give $1.8 billion to give to Hyundai, we can afford to give our small business owners across this state low-interest loans to the tune of a billion dollars,” he said. 

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