(NASHVILLE, Tenn.) — This year, during the second extraordinary session of the 111th General Assembly, State Rep. and Republican Caucus Vice-Chairman Brandon Ogles (R-Franklin) joined with House leadership to file our nation’s first Mob Violence Governmental Accountability Bill. This legislation addresses violent protests, disorderly behavior, and mob violence, and it is now law in Tennessee.
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The future of health care is consistently one of the top issues facing Tennesseans and America. Encouraging steps are being made to address access with recent announcements by Belmont University to launch a new college of medicine and Middle Tennessee State University’s medical school partnership with Meharry Medical College. While these programs will increase medical…
Middle Tennessee State University student and Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity member Brandon Woodruff, right, and State Rep. Mike Sparks in the Tennessee House of Representatives in early 2020.
State Rep. Mike Sparks of Smyrna was honored by the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Association of Tennessee Alphamen for his work as a state legislator during the 111th…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — State Representatives Bryan Terry, MD (R-Murfreesboro) and Charlie Baum (R-Murfreesboro) today announced they will introduce legislation aimed at deterring malicious intimidation and harassment of first responders. The 'First Responder Safety Act,' will address growing concerns related to threats made to public safety professionals while carrying official duties. The initiative would be eligible…
Tennessee’s early voting period is underway, and it has never been easier for registered citizens to exercise this constitutional right and cast their ballots. During this year’s early voting period, Tennesseans have even greater flexibility. They can vote during evening hours, as well as on Saturday at one of the many locations within our community.
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. – State Rep. Mike Sparks, R-Smyrna, released his legislative survey for 2021 asking constituents of Tennessee House District 49 for essential feedback.
The survey questions reflect the issues legislators may make decisions about during the upcoming 2021 session of the 112th General Assembly.
Some of those topics include education, economic development, affordable housing, health care, the…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – State Rep. Justin Lafferty, R-Knoxville, has released his legislative survey for 2021 asking constituents of Tennessee House District 89 for essential feedback.
The survey questions reflect the issues legislators may make decisions about during the upcoming 2021 session of the 112th General Assembly.
Some of those topics include education, health care, criminal justice reform,…
(NASHVILLE, Tenn.) — State Rep. Mike Sparks (R-Smyrna) today received an endorsement from the Tennessee Professional Fire Fighters Association for the Nov. 3 House District 49 election.
The Tennessee Professional Fire Fighters Association (TPFFA) was chartered in 1960 by the International Association of Fire Fighters and is affiliated with the Southern Federation of Fire Fighters. The TPFFA protects the…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. Sept.4, 2020 — The NFIB Tennessee Political Action Committee has endorsed State Rep. Mike Sparks, R-Smyrna, in the 49th State House District race. The PAC is comprised exclusively of NFIB members.
“NFIB is proud to endorse candidates who have demonstrated a strong commitment to protecting small businesses in Tennessee,” said Jim Brown, Tennessee…