The Georgia State Senate voted 49-3 earlier this month to approve a $100-million venture capital fund to invest alongside private investors in that state’s emerging companies.

In Colorado, Gov. John Hickenlooper — an entrepreneur and former mayor of Denver — announced two weeks ago that his state is forming a $150 million venture capital fund with public seed dollars and a hefty private match.

To read the full, original article click on this link: Tom Still: State not alone in quest for venture capital