Senate passes fiscally conservative, structurally balanced budget Reaffirms commitment to education, public safety and tax relief The state budget led a host of important bills approved by lawmakers last week … Read More

TDOT Announces West Knoxville Corridor Strategy Comprehensive Approach to Improve Safety and Mobility To find solutions to congestion issues in and around Knoxville, the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) announced … Read More

TennCare for Working Individuals with Disabilities Act The TennCare for Working Individuals with Disabilities Act, which establishes a buy-in program so that individuals with disabilities can continue gainfully working without losing their … Read More

Legislation seeks reports on illegal immigrants who commit crimes in Tennessee Two bills that will strengthen the state’s standing to sue the federal government over the costs of illegal immigrants … Read More

Knoxville lawmakers discuss report on the potential need for a new mental health hospital in East Tennessee At a press conference Friday, Knoxville lawmakers announced a recently released report from … Read More

Protecting Children from Social Media Act It is vital to ensure the safety and well-being of Tennessee youth in the digital age. With the exponential growth of social media platforms, … Read More

School choice takes center stage as committees work toward final calendars Senate Education Committee advances legislation to expand school choice in Tennessee For the second week in a row, the … Read More

Senate advanced legislation to crack down on crime and hold criminals accountable Strengthening Tennessee’s response to repeat misdemeanor offenders To address the issue of persistent crime, Tennessee lawmakers are prioritizing … Read More

Proposals to amend state constitution advance Giving judges more discretion to deny bail for violent crimes Members in the Senate Judiciary Committee approved a new proposal to expand judges’ ability … Read More