Vote On Controversial Bill No Longer Scheduled For July 6
(NASHVILLE) — House Republican Caucus Chairman Ryan Williams (R-Cookeville) stands in full support of his Republican colleagues as they have recently fought to defeat a controversial ordinance proposed by the Metro Council that would turn Nashville into a sanctuary city.
Dubbed the “Nashville Together” bill, Ordinance 739 would limit the…
(NASHVILLE) — State Representative Kent Calfee (R-Kingston) and State Representative John Ragan (R-Oak Ridge) announced today that the City of Oak Ridge is one of seven communities to receive low-interest loans from the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) for water and wastewater infrastructure improvement projects.
Specifically, the City of Oak Ridge will receive a…
News Release from the Department of Finance & Administration
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee tax revenues exceeded budgeted estimates in May. Department of Finance and Administration Commissioner Larry Martin today announced that overall May revenues were $1.1 billion, which is $53.1 million more than the state budgeted.
“Total reported revenues in May reflect significant improvement compared to…
(NASHVILLE) — Tennessee House Speaker Beth Harwell (R-Nashville) today announced that she has appointed State Representative William Lamberth (R-Cottontown) to the Joint Ad Hoc Tennessee Blue Ribbon Task Force on Juvenile Justice.
The Chairman of the House Criminal Justice Committee is one of four legislative members selected to serve as part of the task force. It…
News Release from the Tennessee Department of Economic & Community Development
China-based auto supplier to invest $13.2 million, create 200 jobs
LEWISBURG, Tenn. – Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam, Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bob Rolfe and Minth Group Ltd. officials announced today that the automotive supplier will invest $13.2 million over the next…
NASHVILLE – Speaker Beth Harwell (R-Nashville) announced today she has appointed Dr. Ken Moore, who also serves as the Mayor of Franklin, Tennessee, to the Tennessee Local Development Authority (TLDA). The TLDA is responsible for issuing bonds for local governments to provide funding for needed projects. These projects can include water, sewer, or solid waste…
NASHVILLE - Lieutenant Governor Randy McNally (R-Oak Ridge) and Speaker Beth Harwell (R-Nashville) this week announced the formation of the Joint Ad Hoc Tennessee Blue Ribbon Task Force on Juvenile Justice. The task force will be co-chaired by Speaker Harwell and Senate Majority Leader Mark Norris (R-Collierville).
The task force will study, evaluate, analyze, and undertake…