This week’s action was highlighted by a visit from President Donald Trump who delivered remarks at The Hermitage in Nashville recognizing the 250th birthday of President Andrew Jackson, before holding … Read More

Legislation making Tennessee the first state in the nation to offer adults without a degree tuition-free access to community college advances The State Senate approved a wide range of important … Read More

Senate Committees worked at “full steam” as state senators examined the budgets of the many different agencies and departments of state government and approved a number of important bills.  The budget hearings, … Read More

GOVERNOR BILL HASLAM’S 2017 BUDGET OVERVIEW Governor Bill Haslam presented his State of the State / Budget Address to lawmakers recently as he and the General Assembly continue a multi-year focus … Read More

Three Stars of Tennessee Award honors six Tennessee heroes The Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security hosted the annual ceremony to recognize the recipients of the “Three Stars of … Read More

Lt. Governor Ron Ramsey announces he will not seek re-election   The announcement that Lt. Governor Ron Ramsey will not seek re-election after 24 years of service in the legislature headlined … Read More