School Safety Legislation Passes Out Of Education Committee
On Wednesday, members of the House Education Committee supported a new investment to secure our Tennessee schools. Backed by Republican leadership and Governor Lee, House Bill 947 proposes a $40 million investment for the school safety grant fund and additional changes to existing law to prioritize the distribution of these grants to help secure school […]
House Republicans Pass Legislation Creating Balance Within Community Oversight Boards
This week in Nashville, House Republicans passed House Bill 658, which will create balance within community oversight boards across Tennessee. House Bill 658 balances both the interests of our citizens to voice their opinion while also protecting the fundamental rights of police officers and their families from malicious or politically focused persecution. Community oversight boards […]
AG Slatery Urges Congress to Take Action Against Robocalls
Attorney General Herbert H. Slatery III today urged the U.S. Senate to enact the Telephone Robocall Abuse Criminal Enforcement and Deterrence (TRACED) Act, legislation to curb illegal robocalls and spoofing. A coalition of 54 attorneys general, led by North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein, Nebraska Attorney General Doug Peterson, New Hampshire Attorney General Gordon J. […]
Low Unemployment Continues Across Much of Tennessee in January
Statistics released Thursday by the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD) show 67 of the state’s 95 counties continued to experience unemployment rates below 5 percent during the first month of 2019. The January unemployment rate is 5 percent or greater in the remaining 28 Tennessee counties. Williamson County has the lowest unemployment […]
Representative Andrew Farmer To Carry Legislation On Behalf Of House Leadership, Governor Bill Lee
House Majority Leader William Lamberth (R-Portland) and Assistant Majority Leader Ron Gant (R-Rossville) today announced that State Representative Andrew Farmer (R-Sevierville) has been chosen as a co-prime sponsor to shepherd House Bill 942 through the legislative process on behalf of Republican leadership. The measure is part of Governor Lee’s legislative package for the year, which is traditionally sponsored by the House Majority […]
AG Slatery Announces Tennesseans Can Access Wells Fargo Redress Program
Attorney General Herbert H. Slatery III said Tennesseans who have not yet been made whole through other Wells Fargo settlement remediation programs can now register a complaint with Wells Fargo for possible relief. Wells Fargo’s redress review program (https://www.wellsfargo.com/commitment/redress/) was a key component of the December 2018 settlement with the attorneys general of all 50 […]
Special Events Planned in East Tennessee and West Tennessee
Thursday, in an effort to reach new audiences outside the state capital, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced plans to deliver regional addresses following the State of the State speech tonight. “I look forward to delivering my first State of the State address on Monday during a joint session of the legislature in Nashville, however, I […]
Republican Lawmakers Continue To Support Statewide Job Growth
This week, House Republicans joined with the Administration and our Department of Economic and Community Development to announce new jobs are on their way to several communities in the Volunteer State. Republican leaders joined with JNJ Express to announce an $83.6 million to expand its operations in Memphis. According to JNJ Express officials, they will […]
House Republicans Join Governor Lee In Support Of Initiatives For Mental Health And Suicide Prevention
House Republicans joined with the governor this week for an announcement related to three priorities to increase access to mental health treatment and expand suicide prevention efforts across Tennessee. The proposal calls for $11.2 million in new funding to expand access to services for Tennesseans living with serious mental illness. This investment seeks to cover […]
Republican Lawmakers Support Tennesseans With Intellectual Or Developmental Disabilities
This week, Republican leaders advanced legislation that improves the quality of care that Tennesseans with intellectual or developmental disabilities receive while eliminating burdensome regulations on their caregivers. House Bill 951 — which is part of the governor’s legislative package — removes licensure requirements for citizens who provide direct care to a group of no more […]
Republican-Led Bill Requesting Block Grants For TennCare Moving Through Committee
Republican leaders also advanced House Bill 1280 through the committee process. It will empower Tennessee to lead on healthcare and create a patient-centered system that addresses the unique needs of our citizens, while lowering costs. This initiative directs the governor, through the commissioner of finance and administration, to submit a waiver amendment to the Centers […]
House Republicans Advance Community Oversight Board Legislation
This week in Nashville, members of the House Judiciary Committee advanced House Bill 658, which is aimed at creating balance within community oversight boards across Tennessee. Backed by Republican leadership, this legislation balances both the interests of our citizens to voice their opinion while also protecting the fundamental rights of officers and their families from […]
TDCI: National Consumer Protection Week Spotlights Consumer Education
The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance’s (TDCI) Division of Consumer Affairs highlights the importance of consumer education and protection each day during National Consumer Protection Week (March 3 – March 9, 2019). The Division of Consumer Affairs, which is the clearinghouse for consumer complaints about unfair or deceptive acts or practices conducted within Tennessee, reminds Tennesseans […]
Gov. Bill Lee Announces Strategies to Improve Criminal Justice System
Yesterday, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced comprehensive plans to address criminal justice and public safety ahead of his State of the State address on Monday. “We must significantly improve public safety in our state and I believe that starts with our criminal justice system,” said Lee. “We will focus on helping individuals to ensure there […]
Representative Faison Elected Co-Chairman Of The Tennessee Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus
State Representative Jeremy Faison (R-Cosby) was elected by his peers to serve as co-chairman with State Senator Mike Bell (R-Riceville) of the Tennessee Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus. Founded in 2015, the bicameral Sportsmen’s Caucus works hand in hand with wildlife conservation organizations like the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency and the National Wild Turkey Federation to protect […]
Jefferson County Among Governor’s Top 33 Healthier Communities
The Governor’s Foundation for Health and Wellness today designated 33 counties, cities, towns, neighborhoods, and college campuses as Healthier Tennessee Communities at the organization’s gala event in Franklin. An additional 17 awards highlighting outstanding achievements by individuals and communities were presented at the Graystone Quarry event. The City of Kingsport became the first city in […]
