(NASHVILLE) —State Representative Curtis Johnson (R-Clarksville) today announced more than $1.4 million in funding for safety upgrades in the Clarksville-Montgomery County School District. The monies are a portion of approximately $35 million in budget funding — $25 million in one-time funding and $10 million in recurring grants — approved as part of Republican-led efforts during the…

(NASHVILLE) — State Representative Ron Gant (R-Rossville) today announced he is partnering with members of the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) to address vegetation maintenance issues in District 94. Over the past several weeks, Gant has spoken with the citizens of his community about the overgrowth of grass along Highway 57, Highway, 64, Highway 194, and…

(NASHVILLE) — House Majority Leader Glen Casada (R-Thompson’s Station) today announced more than one million dollars in funding for school safety upgrades at academic institutions in District 63. The monies are a portion of approximately $35 million in budget funding — $25 million in one-time funding and $10 million in recurring grants — approved as part…

NASHVILLE) — State Representative Ryan Williams (R-Cookeville) today announced more than $370,000 in funding for school safety upgrades at academic institutions in District 42. The monies are a portion of approximately $35 million in budget funding — $25 million in one-time funding and $10 million in recurring grants — approved as part of Republican-led efforts during…

(NASHVILLE) — State Representative Ron Travis (R-Dayton) today congratulated both Bledsoe and Sequatchie County Schools for their considerable improvements related to high school graduation rates for the 2017-2018 school year. The districts were among nine across Tennessee that demonstrated some of the most notable gains and overall achievements, improving graduation rates by five percentage points or…

(NASHVILLE) — State Representative Michael Curcio (R-Dickson) has been named Legislator of the Year by the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) of Tennessee. Curcio recently received the honor at the annual Tennessee Engineers’ Conference, held in Franklin, Tennessee. This award — presented by the statewide organization of more than 110 engineering companies that employ more than…

(NASHVILLE) —State Representative Ron Travis (R-Dayton) today announced more than $610,000 in funding for safety upgrades at academic institutions within District 31 is now available to area schools. The monies are a portion of approximately $35 million in budget funding — $25 million in one-time funding and $10 million in recurring grants — approved as part…

(NASHVILLE) — This week, State Representative Martin Daniel (R–Knoxville) and State Senator Richard Briggs (R-Knoxville) announced their intent to file legislation to completely eliminate Tennessee’s unfair tax on fitness centers that discourage Tennesseans from staying healthy and put an unnecessary burden on health club business owners across the state. Adopted in 1982 and referred to as…