(NASHVILLE, Tenn.) — State Representative Curtis Halford (R-Dyer) today joined with the Tennessee Department of Mental Health & Substance Abuse Services (TDMHSAS) to announce funding for a new community anti-drug coalition in Carroll County. The monies are provided through the Tennessee Together plan, which is designed to battle the state’s opioid crisis through the three major…

Sumner County lawmakers honored by Tennessee Association of Recovery Court Professionals (NASHVILLE, Tenn.) — Tennessee House Majority Leader William Lamberth (R-Cottontown) and State Senator Ferrell Haile (R-Gallatin) are the 2018 recipients of the Rod Bragg Recovery Hero Award from the Tennessee Association of Recovery Court Professionals (TARCP). This award was given to the Sumner County lawmakers…

(NASHVILLE, Tenn.) — Tennessee House Speaker Beth Harwell (R-Nashville) has appointed State Representative Susan Lynn (R-Mt. Juliet) to serve as a member of the Information Systems Council. The Council is chaired by the Commissioner of the Tennessee Department of Finance & Administration and meets quarterly to review policies and provide input on the state’s information technology…

(NASHVILLE, Tenn.) — Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam has issued a proclamation written by State Representative Susan Lynn (R-Mt. Juliet) designating December 2018 as Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) Awareness Month. Adverse Childhood Experiences — known as ACEs — are any harmful or traumatic events that negatively impact a child in important areas of his or her life.  These experiences can remain with an individual well…

(NASHVILLE, Tenn.) — State Representative William Lamberth (R-Cottontown) has been elected by his peers to serve as House Majority Leader for the upcoming 111th Tennessee General Assembly. Lamberth became the chief officer of the Republican party within the Tennessee House of Representatives during the Nov. 20 Republican Caucus Leadership Elections. He was previously Chairman of the…

(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…