(NASHVILLE) — This week, Republican lawmakers passed legislation sponsored by State Representative Kent Calfee (R-Kingston) and State Representative Ron Travis (R-Dayton) that helps industrious high school students who are also working toward earning their associate degree. House Bill 980 creates the Tennessee Middle College Scholarship program and expands eligibility for the Tennessee HOPE scholarship to students…

(NASHVILLE) — This week, Republican lawmakers passed legislation sponsored by State Representative John Crawford (R-Kingsport) that permits licensed team physicians to practice sports medicine in Tennessee under the guidelines established by the state. House Bill 952, also known as the Visiting Sports Team Act, was initiated by the American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine. It allows…

(NASHVILLE) – This week, Republican lawmakers passed legislation sponsored by State Representative Jay Reedy (R-Erin) that establishes a strong foundation for the rights of Tennessee’s educators. House Bill 174, also known as the Teacher’s Bill of Rights, is supported by the Professional Educators of Tennessee. The legislation ensures that licensed educators in our state are treated…