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State Representative John Crawford’s Weekly Update: 04/21/17

Posted April 21, 2017 in Rep. John Crawford's Newsroom

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Legislation Aimed At Protecting Elderly Tennesseans From Abuse Moves Forward Legislation sponsored by House Republicans that cracks down on elder abuse and exploitation continues to advance through the House committee process. House Bill 810, known as the Elderly and Vulnerable Adult Protection Act, closes legal loopholes in existing abuse laws to further protect some of our…

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Capitol Hill Review: 04-21-17

Posted April 21, 2017 in News

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IMPROVE Act Passes House Of Representatives This week, members of the Tennessee General Assembly passed House Bill 534, the “Improving Manufacturing, Public Roads, and Opportunities for a Vibrant Economy (IMPROVE) Act” — a proposal that Governor Bill Haslam introduced in January in an effort to help fund the state’s $10 billion backlog of road construction…

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State Representative Ryan Williams Announces Grant Funding For New TTU Center For Poultry Science

Posted April 18, 2017 in News, Rep. Ryan Williams's Newsroom

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(NASHVILLE) — State Representative Ryan Williams (R–Cookeville) announced today that the State Building Commission has officially approved a project at Tennessee Tech University to construct a new complex that will include a poultry unit and a multipurpose facility for production and processing poultry. The grant funding for the new Tennessee Center for Poultry Science comes as…

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House Republicans Enhance Transportation Safety For Tennessee Students

Posted April 18, 2017 in News, Rep. David Hawk's Newsroom

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(NASHVILLE) — Monday evening, Republican lawmakers unanimously approved legislation sponsored by House Majority Assistant Leader David Hawk (R-Greeneville) designed to enhance transportation safety for Tennessee students. House Bill 322 requires all school districts, as well as charter schools to appoint a transportation supervisor to monitor and oversee student transportation. This supervisor must receive annual training developed…

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Capitol Hill Review: 04/17/17

Posted April 17, 2017 in News

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Broadband Accessibility Act Clears Additional Key Legislative Hurdle House Bill 529, the Tennessee Broadband Accessibility Act, cleared an additional key legislative hurdle this week after gaining unanimous approval from the House Finance, Ways & Means Subcommittee. As introduced, the Tennessee Broadband Accessibility Act seeks to expand broadband internet services across the state, especially to Tennessee’s rural…

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Rep. John Crawford’s Legislative Update: 4/17/17

Posted April 17, 2017 in Rep. John Crawford's Newsroom

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Legislation To Help Adults, National Guard Members Access Higher Education Wins House Approval A key legislative initiative spearheaded by House Republicans to help adults without a degree access higher education, as well as a bill aimed at expanding access to college for Tennessee military men and women won approval this week after passing the full…

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House Republicans Broaden Access To Broadband Services For Rural Tennesseans

Posted April 12, 2017 in Rep. Dan Howell's Newsroom

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(NASHVILLE) — This week, House Republicans passed legislation sponsored by State Representative Kevin Brooks (R-Cleveland) and State Representative Dan Howell (R-Georgetown) that improves access to reliable internet services for Tennesseans living in rural communities. House Bill 529, also known as the Tennessee Broadband Accessibility Act, expands broadband internet services across the state — especially to rural Tennessee…

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House Republicans Make A “STRONG” Education Commitment To Tennessee National Guard Members

Posted April 11, 2017 in News

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(NASHVILLE) — Monday evening, Republican lawmakers unanimously passed legislation sponsored by State Representative Tilman Goins (R-Morristown) that makes it easier for Tennessee National Guard members to obtain a college degree. House Bill 530, also known as the Support, Training and Renewing Opportunity for National Guardsmen (STRONG) Act, provides an opportunity for those who protect and serve our…

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Vernon Stafford appointed by Lt. Governor McNally, Speaker Harwell to the Tennessee Higher Education Commission

Posted April 11, 2017 in News, TN House District 56

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NASHVILLE – Lieutenant Governor Randy McNally (R-Oak Ridge) and Tennessee Speaker of the House Beth Harwell (R-Nashville) have appointed Vernon H. Stafford, Jr. of Memphis to the Tennessee Higher Education Commission. Stafford is the Executive Vice President and Chief Audit Executive of the First Horizon National Corporation, the holding company for First Tennessee Bank. “I am…

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House Republicans Pass Resolution To Display The Tactile Braille American Flag

Posted April 10, 2017 in News, Rep. Jay Reedy's Newsroom

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(NASHVILLE) — This week, Republican lawmakers unanimously passed House Joint Resolution 88 carried by Representative Jay Reedy (R-Erin) to honor Tennessee’s blind citizens and American history. House Joint Resolution 88 calls for a tactile braille American flag to be displayed in the new Cordell Hull legislative office building, which the General Assembly is set to move…

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