Education remains top priority as Governor Lee unveils his 2020 legislative vision in State of the State   This week’s action on Capitol Hill was highlighted by Governor Bill Lee’s second … Read More

Budget moves front and center as General Assembly prepares to meet for State of the State Address on Monday The pace quickened on Capitol Hill last week as lawmakers put … Read More

General Assembly returns to Capitol Hill to begin work of 2020 legislative session The 2020 legislative session of the 111th General Assembly is up and running. Lawmakers returned to Capitol … Read More

Key July 1, 2019 Enactments Sexual Offenses / Human Trafficking   Statute of Limitations / Child Sex Abuse — The General Assembly continued to make progress in strengthening penalties against sexual … Read More

Key July 1, 2019 Enactments Sexual Offenses / Human Trafficking Statute of Limitations / Child Sex Abuse — The General Assembly continued to make progress in strengthening penalties against sexual … Read More

Session Recaps Planned I plan to host session recaps for constituents at area libraries this week. The schedule is:Monday, May 20 Halls Library 5:30-6:304518 E. Emory Road Tuesday, May 21 … Read More

2019 legislative session adjourns with tax reduction and healthcare improvements highlighting final week of legislative action The 2019 session of the 111th General Assembly has adjourned to become a part … Read More

As the Tennessee General Assembly prepared to enter the final week of the 2019 legislative session, state senators acted on a wide variety of important bills. The House and Senate … Read More

Legislation calls for Medicaid block grant waiver to construct an innovative plan that better serves the needs of TennCare recipients Major legislation calling for Tennessee’s Commissioner of Finance and Administration … Read More

Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives seeks to maximize the effectiveness of organizations serving Tennesseans in need Legislation establishing the Governor’s Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives was approved by … Read More