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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

Two significant federal court decisions are delivered this week regarding the Biden Administration’s unconstitutional COVID-19 vaccine mandates There were two significant federal court rulings this w...

Tennessee continues efforts to combat human trafficking For the past decade, the Tennessee General Assembly has worked diligently to combat human trafficking. This includes enactment of the new laws...

Senator Hensley encourages citizens to shop local as November 27th marks Small Business Saturday Thanksgiving is truly a special holiday. Although it did not become official until declared by...

General Assembly stands up to condemn Biden Administration’s federal overreach during Special Session on COVID-19 issues The Tennessee General Assembly adjourned the Third Extraordinary (Special) S...