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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...

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...

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...

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...

6 Budget Overview This year’s no-debt budget highlights lawmakers’ continuous efforts to cut taxes for Tennesseans, maintain fiscal responsibility, ensure public safety and prioritize education. It...

Tax relief, public safety and education highlight fiscally responsible budget passed by General Assembly The state budget led a host of important bills approved by lawmakers this week as the 2022...

Senate approves proposed civics institute at UT-Knoxville The Senate continued to wind down its business as many important bills received final approval this week. The Senate passed Governor Bill...

Campaign ethics reform passes first hurdle to increase accountability for political organizations As Senate committees continue to finalize their business for the 112th General Assembly, the...

Budget becomes central focus of General Assembly Action on Capitol Hill continued to shift from committees to the floor of the Senate this week as lawmakers worked diligently to approve many...

Senate passes legislation to combat indoctrination in higher education The Senate this week passed legislation that protects students and employees at public universities from being forced to believe...

Truth in Sentencing legislation gets committee approval The Judiciary Committee this week passed a “truth in sentencing” bill that requires a person convicted of certain offenses to serve 100% of the...

Bill aims to expand access to broadband internet in rural Legislation aimed at expanding access to broadband internet in rural communities advanced through the Commerce and Labor Committee this week....

Senate approves compensation for families of deputy jailers killed in the line of duty Tennessee currently offers a compensation program for families of first responders killed in the line of duty....

Gov. Lee, Commissioner Schwinn Unveil Tennessee Investment in Student Achievement Act Tennessee Governor Bill Lee and Tennessee Department of Education Commissioner Penny Schwinn on Thursday released...

(NASHVILLE, Tenn.), February 17, 2022 – The Education Committee this week passed legislation requiring public schools to post online a list of the materials in their libraries. Proposed by Gov. B...

Commerce and Labor Committee passes “New Markets Development Act” The Commerce and Labor Committee unanimously approved legislation that would create a tax credit program to encourage economic gro...

Tennessee Governor Bill Lee on Monday delivered his fourth State of the State address and presented budget and legislative priorities to a joint session of the General Assembly. “Tennessee stands a...

The State Senate this week unanimously passed legislation that ends the practice of surprise or unexpected medical billing in Tennessee, also called balanced billing. Balanced billing occurs when...

General Assembly starts 2022 legislative session with Redistricting The Tennessee State Senate on Jan. 20 voted in favor of new Senate and Congressional redistricting maps for Tennessee. The votes fol...

Preview of the 2022 Legislative Session of the 112th General Assembly Redistricting maps The Senate Ad Hoc Committee on Redistricting voted on Thursday to recommend both State Senate and...

PREVIEW OF THE 2022 SESSION The General Assembly will convene on January 11, 2022, and one of the primary issues of the 112th General Assembly will be dealing with the state budget. The budget is...

Preview of the 2022 Legislative session BUDGET - The budget is always a top issue but it will be especially important due to strong tax collections, excess revenues and the flow of federal stimulus...

New Year rings in enactment of several important new laws December 22, 2021 -- It is just days before we usher in 2021. January 1 often marks a time of new beginnings. This is true in state government...

The Essence of Christmas is Captured in the Spirit of Giving Christmas is a most joyful time of year. It means gatherings with friends, beautiful lights, holiday food, and spending time with loved...

The U.S. Supreme Court is considering one of the most important decisions on abortion made in decades – what does that mean for Tennessee? U.S. Supreme Court justices are preparing to make one of t...