GENERAL ASSEMBLY PASSES 2018-2019 BUDGET The Tennessee House passed several key bills this week, including the state budget and major legislation to curb opioid abuse, as the 2018 session of the Tennessee General Assembly draws to a close.  The $37.5 billion “no growth” budget proposes state government spending for the next fiscal year that begins…

“Never lose sight of the fact that the most important yardstick of your success will be how you treat other people - your family, friends, and coworkers, and even strangers you meet along the way.” - Barbara Bush Governor Haslam announced this week that more than 10,000 adults have applied for the Tennessee Reconnect Scholarship. The…

(NASHVILLE) — State Representative Mike Sparks (R-Smyrna) and State Representative Bryan Terry (R-Murfreesboro) are fighting to address another round of issues associated with the state’s TNReady testing system. The latest problems plaguing TNReady’s online testing platform occurred this week and have frustrated parents, teachers, and school superintendents while also placing unnecessary stress on students. The most significant…

Balanced Budget Passed By House Of Representatives In the final few days of this year’s legislative session, the House of Representatives passed Tennessee’s annual budget with a near-unanimous vote. The bill’s passage was the culmination of months of tireless work crafting a balanced budget. The $37.5 billion budget builds on previous legislative priorities by making strategic…

(NASHVILLE) — State Representative Susan Lynn (R-Mt. Juliet) is fighting to address another round of issues associated with the state’s TNReady testing system. The latest problems plaguing TNReady’s online testing platform occurred this week and have frustrated parents, teachers, and school superintendents while also placing unnecessary stress on students. The most significant development took place on Tuesday…

House Legislators Pass ‘Tennessee Together’ Plan To Help Combat Opioid Epidemic 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, House Legislators passed legislation to combat the state’s opioid problem head on Tennessee Together. Tennessee Together is a multi-faceted…

Representative Faison Helps Spearhead Effort To Fix TNReady Testing Problems In the final few days of this year’s legislative session, the House of Representatives passed Tennessee’s annual budget with a near-unanimous vote. The bill’s passage was the culmination of months of tireless work crafting a fiscally responsible and balanced budget. The $37.5 billion budget builds on…

In recent days, The TNReady assessment process has been plagued by yet another round of issues. Like many of you, I am extremely disappointed in the continuous flaws associated with current testing methods.  You have expressed your concerns to me about TNReady, and I want you to know that I hear you loud and clear, and I share those very same concerns. This…

HB 1782 passes by 96-0 vote tally in House Monday night (NASHVILLE) – An initiative sponsored by State Representative Tim Rudd (R- Murfreesboro), State Representative Mike Sparks (R-Smyrna), State Representative Bryan Terry (R-Murfreesboro), and State Representative Dawn White (R-Murfreesboro) requiring counties to take all necessary steps to end mandatory vehicle emissions testing in Tennessee…