(NASHVILLE, Tenn.) — State Representative Matthew Hill (R-Jonesborough) today encouraged Washington County citizens to support TN Promise students by becoming a tnAchieves mentor.
With the mentor application deadline later today, Representative Hill is hopeful his community will meet its overall goal of supporting 150 Class of 2019 students from Washington County. As of November 27, 136…
(NASHVILLE, Tenn.) — State Representative Chris Todd (R-Jackson) has been elected by his 19 freshman peers to serve as Assistant Republican Floor Leader for the upcoming 111th Tennessee General Assembly.
In his new position as Assistant Republican Floor Leader, Representative Todd will support the Republican Floor Leader with all duties and responsibilities and work closely with…
(NASHVILLE, Tenn.) — State Representative Rick Tillis (R-Lewisburg) has been elected by his peers to serve as Republican Majority Whip for the upcoming 111th Tennessee General Assembly.
As Republican Whip, Representative Tillis is the fourth-ranking officer in the House Republican Caucus. He will serve as the information channel between membership and Caucus leaders. Tillis is also…
(NASHVILLE, Tenn.) — State Representative Paul Sherrell (R- Sparta) has been elected by his peers to serve as Republican Floor Leader for the upcoming 111th Tennessee General Assembly.
As Republican Floor Leader, Representative Sherrell is the fifth-ranking officer in the House Republican Caucus. His duties include working toward passage of all Administrative bills approved by the…
(NASHVILLE, Tenn.) — State Representative Michael Curcio (R-Dickson) has been elected by his colleagues in the House Republican Caucus to serve as a member of the Fiscal Review Committee.
The function of this committee is to conduct a continuing review of items such as revenue collections, budget requests, the recommended executive budget, appropriations, work programs, allotments,…
Representative Matthew Hill Announces $2,400 In State Board Programming Grants For Washington County
(NASHVILLE, Tenn.) — State Representative Matthew Hill (R-Jonesborough) today announced two State Board Programming Grants totaling $2,400 for Washington County.
Specifically, the Heritage Alliance of Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia has received a $1,800 grant. Additionally, the Washington County — Jonesborough Public Library was awarded $600. Funding is to be used for archival digitization projects, preservation…
(NASHVILLE, Tenn.) — State Representative Ron Gant (R-Rossville) has been elected by his peers to serve as Assistant Majority Leader for the 111th Tennessee General Assembly. Previously, Gant was Assistant Majority Floor Leader during the 110th General Assembly.
As Assistant Majority Leader, Representative Gant is the third-ranking officer in the Tennessee House Republican Caucus. He is…
(NASHVILLE, Tenn.) — State Representative Clay Doggett (R-Pulaski) has been unanimously elected by his peers to serve as Secretary for the House Republican Caucus during the upcoming 111th Tennessee General Assembly.
This is a leadership position rarely held by freshman caucus members. In his new role as Secretary, Representative Doggett will preside in the absence of…
(NASHVILLE, Tenn.) — State Representative Brandon Ogles (R-Franklin) has been elected by his peers to serve as House Republican Caucus Vice-Chairman for the upcoming 111th Tennessee General Assembly.
Ogles becomes the first freshman lawmaker ever to hold this Republican leadership position. He was nominated by his peers during the Nov. 20 Caucus Leadership Election Meeting and…
“I am incredibly shocked and saddened to learn that one of our students was injured this morning as he prepared to board his bus and head off to school for the day,” said State Representative Matthew Hill (R-Jonesborough). “I offer my prayers and support to this young man, his family, and friends, as well as…