February 2018 – Page 6 – The Tennessee House Republican Caucus

State Representatives Matthew Hill, Micah Van Huss Announce Grant Award For Town Of Jonesborough

Posted February 8, 2018 by TN House GOP Caucus in News

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(NASHVILLE) – State Representative Matthew Hill (R-Jonesborough) and State Representative Micah Van Huss (R-Johnson City) today announced a $100,000 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) has been awarded to the Town of Jonesborough. The monies were allocated to the town by the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development (TNECD) for commercial façade improvements. They can be…

State Representative Kevin Vaughan Passes First Bill In House Chamber

Posted February 7, 2018 by TN House GOP Caucus in News, Rep. Kevin Vaughan's Newsroom

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House Bill 1500 streamlines accounting and financial reporting standards (NASHVILLE) — State Representative Kevin Vaughan (R-Collierville) has officially passed his first bill as a member of the Tennessee General Assembly and the House Republican Caucus. House Bill 1500 streamlines local government operations by updating the Local Government Modernization Act of 2005. This ensures that local governments…

State Representative Bill Dunn Spearheads Efforts To Help Combat Tennessee Opioid Epidemic

Posted February 7, 2018 by TN House GOP Caucus in News, Rep. Glen Casada's Newsroom

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(NASHVILLE) — While the federal government has only just commenced conversation about the opioid epidemic, Tennessee leads the way in fighting the situation here at home. This week, State Representative Bill Dunn (R-Knoxville) was chosen by House Majority Leader Glen Casada (R-Thompson’s Station) and Governor Bill Haslam to shepherd House Bill 1832 through the legislative…

Representative Forgety Introduces Legislation Providing Tennesseans A Fresh Start Through Education

Posted February 7, 2018 by TN House GOP Caucus in News

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(NASHVILLE) — State Representative John Forgety (R-Athens) today introduced a measure aimed at giving Tennesseans a fresh start in life by utilizing the state’s available education opportunities. House Bill 1780 permits an individual who has a Class E felony conviction to apply for a records expunction immediately after he or she earns a certificate or degree…

Representative Jimmy Eldridge Hosts Jackson Chapter Of Vietnam Veterans Of America In House Chamber

Posted February 7, 2018 by TN House GOP Caucus in News

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(NASHVILLE) — Monday night, State Representative Jimmy Eldridge (R-Jackson) hosted 11 members of the Vietnam Veterans of America (VVA), Chapter 995 from Jackson, Tennessee. During their visit to the House chamber, VVA members conducted the 13 Folds of the U.S. Flag Ceremony — a flag folding ceremony performed at funeral services of the brave men and…

Representative Michael Curcio Sponsors Resolution To Bring James K. Polk’s Remains Back Home

Posted February 7, 2018 by TN House GOP Caucus in News, Rep. Michael Curcio's Newsroom

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(NASHVILLE) — State Representative Michael Curcio (R-Dickson) today announced that he is sponsoring a resolution to bring the remains of late U.S. President James K. Polk back home to Maury County. The measure expresses support for the relocation of Polk’s tomb from the grounds of the State Capitol to the President James K. Polk Home and…

Representative Jerome Moon, House Republicans Slash Taxes On Automobiles For Tennessee’s Disabled Military Heroes

Posted February 6, 2018 by TN House GOP Caucus in Rep. Jerome Moon's Newsroom

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(NASHVILLE) — Monday evening, State Representative Jerome Moon (R-Maryville) and Republican leaders unanimously passed legislation aimed at reducing taxes on automobiles for Tennessee’s disabled veterans. House Bill 15 exempts a new or used vehicle that is sold, given, or donated to a veteran or active duty service member from the sales and use tax if the…

Representatives Matthew Hill, Micah Van Huss & Senator Rusty Crowe Update Boones Creek Construction

Posted February 6, 2018 by TN House GOP Caucus in News

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(NASHVILLE) — State Representative Matthew Hill (R-Jonesborough), State Representative Micah Van Huss (R-Johnson City), and State Senator Rusty Crowe (R-Johnson City) today announced that construction plans on the Boones Creek Exit in northern Washington County are moving forward. Listed on the Tennessee Department of Transportation’s (TDOT) three-year plan, the Boones Creek project covers a two-mile portion…

State Representative Susan Lynn Introduces The National Motto In The Classroom Act

Posted February 5, 2018 by TN House GOP Caucus in Rep. Susan Lynn's Newsroom

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Initiative displays “In God We Trust” in prominent locations within schools (NASHVILLE) — State Representative Susan Lynn (R-Mt. Juliet) today introduced an initiative that calls for our national motto — “In God We Trust”— to be displayed in schools across Tennessee. House Bill 2368 enacts the National Motto in the Classroom Act. It requires each local…

STATE REPRESENTATIVE JOHN CRAWFORD’S CAPITOL HILL REVIEW: 02/02/2018

Posted February 2, 2018 by TN House GOP Caucus in Rep. John Crawford's Newsroom

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State Representative John Crawford Attends State Of The State Address Governor unveils 2017 budget proposal In his final State of the State address to the General Assembly this week, Governor Bill Haslam unveiled his budget priorities for the 2018-2019 fiscal year. Haslam addressed multiple issues during the speech and challenged all Tennesseans to lead the…

State Representatives Matthew Hill, Micah Van Huss Announce Grant Award For Town Of Jonesborough

State Representative Kevin Vaughan Passes First Bill In House Chamber

State Representative Bill Dunn Spearheads Efforts To Help Combat Tennessee Opioid Epidemic

Representative Forgety Introduces Legislation Providing Tennesseans A Fresh Start Through Education

Representative Jimmy Eldridge Hosts Jackson Chapter Of Vietnam Veterans Of America In House Chamber

Representative Michael Curcio Sponsors Resolution To Bring James K. Polk’s Remains Back Home

Representative Jerome Moon, House Republicans Slash Taxes On Automobiles For Tennessee’s Disabled Military Heroes

Representatives Matthew Hill, Micah Van Huss & Senator Rusty Crowe Update Boones Creek Construction

State Representative Susan Lynn Introduces The National Motto In The Classroom Act

STATE REPRESENTATIVE JOHN CRAWFORD’S CAPITOL HILL REVIEW: 02/02/2018

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