State Senators work to protect consumers from being victimized by scams Senate Committees worked diligently last week, holding 10 more budget hearings and moving a number of important bills out … Read More
Legislative Update
State Senators approve legislation continuing General Assembly’s ongoing efforts to combat Human Trafficking Several bills continuing the Tennessee General Assembly’s ongoing efforts to combat human trafficking advanced last week. While … Read More
Legislative Update
Senate takes action on key education bills State senators approved several key education bills last week, including three proposals to increase school safety, a bill improving the state’s public charter … Read More
Legislative Update
News from Nashville Senate Judiciary Committee approves legislation continuing General Assembly’s efforts to protect elderly and vulnerable adults Senate Committees worked diligently last week advancing several bills which continue the … Read More
Legislative Update
Governor Lee presents conservative budget proposal highlighting job growth, public safety and education improvements Governor Bill Lee presented his first State of the State / Budget Address to the General … Read More
Legislative Update
Struggling hospitals in Tennessee hurt by flawed federal Medicare reimbursement formula A resolution asking the federal government to change the flawed reimbursement formula currently paid to Tennessee hospitals for Medicare … Read More
Legislative Update
Senate Judiciary Committee approves JaJuan Latham Act strengthening penalties against those convicted of harming a minor during a drive-by shooting Legislation strengthening penalties against those convicted of harming a minor … Read More
Sen. Massey appointed Chairman of the Senate Transportation and Safety Committee
For Immediate Release Contact: Darlene Schlicher (615) 741-6336 (NASHVILLE), January 10, 2019 — State Senator Becky Massey (R-Knoxville) has been appointed Chairman of the Senate Transportation and Safety Committee. The … Read More
Fourth of July
As we celebrate our nation’s freedom, we honor the courageous men and women dedicated to preserving it. May we celebrate that precious freedom for which our forebearers fought so bravely. … Read More
Legislative Update
This is the last of a three part re-cap of the legislation passed this year. This edition reviews bills to aid veterans, reform welfare and remove unnecessary barriers to entry … Read More