House Republicans Advance Community Oversight Board Legislation This week in Nashville, members of the House Judiciary Committee advanced House Bill 658, which is aimed at creating balance within community oversight boards across Tennessee. Backed by Republican leadership, this legislation balances both the interests of our citizens to voice their opinion while also protecting the fundamental rights of…

House Republicans Unveil The CARE Plan Groundbreaking legislation to increase access, improve rural health and empower patients This week in Nashville, House Republican leaders unveiled a patient-centered, free market approach to transform healthcare in Tennessee by unveiling the CARE plan. This legislative package includes eleven different initiatives that will all reshape healthcare in Tennessee through Consumerism, increasing Access,…

(NASHVILLE, Tenn.) — Tennessee House Speaker Glen Casada (R-Thompson’s Station) today named State Representative John Crawford (R-Kingsport) Chairman of the House Local Government Committee. The 16-person committee will be responsible for all forms of local government; matters dealing with local government employees and expenditures; ordinance issues, boundary lines, veterans affairs, public lands, preservation of historical landmarks,…

Press Release From The Tennessee District Attorneys General Conference KINGSPORT, Tenn. (June 22, 2018) – The state’s 31 District Attorneys have recognized State Rep. John Crawford (R–Kingsport) with the Public Safety Advocate Award. The Public Safety Advocate Award is given to a legislator who recognizes the necessity of protecting our citizens and takes action to advance…

Fiscally Conservative Balanced Budget Passed By House Of Representatives In the final few days of this year’s legislative session, State Representative John Crawford (R-Kingsport) and 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…

Republican Leaders Unveil ‘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. On Monday afternoon, Governor Haslam joined with Republican leaders to unveil a new initiative to combat the state’s opioid problem…