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Legislation advances to crack down on TikTok use at Tennessee College Campuses The Senate Education Committee unanimously approved legislation to prohibit the Chinese-owned social media platforms...

Conserving Tennessee’s natural resources The Senate is in full swing. Lawmakers are passing legislation on the Senate floor and advancing many bills through committees to ensure Tennessee remains a g...

Gov. Lee announces 2023 priorities in State of the State Address This week was highlighted by Governor Bill Lee delivering his fifth State of the State Address on Monday evening in a joint session of...

Senate prioritizes legislation to protect children Health Committee advanced legislation prohibiting irreversible medical procedures to change gender identity of child Legislation that would prohibit...

State Legislature sets the stage for 113th General Assembly Human trafficking prevention remains top priority for Tennessee legislature January is National Human Trafficking Prevention Month. This...

State Legislature sets the stage for 113th General Assembly in organizational session Upon completion of organizational tasks, the General Assembly will get to work on issues facing Tennessee...

Preview of the 2023 Legislative Session of the 113th General Assembly Upon completion of organizational tasks, the General Assembly will get to work on issues facing Tennessee. Budget Passing a...

7 Legislative Preview: Improving Juvenile Justice System We are preparing for a busy 2023 Legislative Session in Nashville where we will address a variety of important issues facing Tennesseans inc...

7 Legislative Preview: Tennessee Department of Children’s Services will be top issue A top issue of the 2023 legislative agenda will be improving services, facilities, and record-keeping t...

New Year rings in enactment of several important new laws set to go into effect January 1 A collection of bills passed this year will become effective on January 1, 2023. Among them is key...

The ultimate Christmas gift and the importance of gift giving Christmas is a special time of year. It is a season of celebration, as we rejoice in the birth of Christ. It is a season of giving -- an e...

Tennessee in strong financial position despite challenges Passing a balanced budget is the most important duty of the Tennessee General Assembly. While the budget isn’t usually presented to the G...

ennessee Department of Education requests $350 million budget increase Tennessee’s Department of Education is requesting a recurring $353.3 million state budget increase starting in fiscal year 2...

Transportation infrastructure will be a highlight of upcoming 2023 legislative session The 2023 Legislative Session is set to begin on January 10, 2023. Lawmakers will address many different topics...

Happy Thanksgiving and don’t forget to shop local on Small Business Saturday Thanksgiving is a special and truly American holiday. What started as a shared Autumn harvest among Plymouth colonists a...

New legislation will protect minors from irreversible procedures to change their gender identity The Tennessee General Assembly is at the forefront of a fight to protect minors from irreversible...

Comptroller report highlights Tennessee workforce alignment accomplishments, goals The Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury this month released a comprehensive report on recent and potential efforts...

The General Assembly removed roadblocks to obtain a Commercial Driver License in Tennessee to help our economy and communities From school bus drivers to trucking, the lack of Commercial Driver...

More money for Middle College Scholarship Program lowers financial burden of higher education for motivated high school students Too many young people believe that college is not an option, but for...

Vote Yes on 4: Repeal the ban on clergy serving in the General Assembly The 4th and final constitutional amendment on the November 8 ballot would remove an antiquated, unconstitutional and unenforced...

Vote Yes on 1: Protect the Right-to-Work as a Tennessee Tradition Tennessee’s Right to Work law has been an essential driver of economic growth for Tennessee since it was first enacted in 1947. S...

Vanderbilt revelations highlight need for legislation to protect minors from gender transitioning procedures In September, political commentator Matt Walsh of the Daily Wire news outlet uncovered...

Proposed Constitutional Amendment gives Tennessee voters opportunity to create emergency succession plan for office of governor Vote ‘YES’ on Amendment 2 to the Tennessee Constitution to ensure sta...

Parents can download SafeTN app as part of back-to-school preparations The first day of school for many students, teachers and parents can elicit mixed emotions. There is much preparation that leads...

The 112th General Assembly has adjourned for 2022, and it was a very successful year. We have taken measures for Tennessee to be a better place to live, work and to raise a family. I will go over the...