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Hamilton County lawmakers encourage residents to take advantage of tax-free weekend

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State Rep. Patsy Hazlewood, R-Signal Mountain, State Rep. Esther Helton-Haynes, R-East Ridge, State Rep. Greg Martin, R-Hixson, and State Rep. Greg Vital, R-Harrison, are encouraging Hamilton County residents to take advantage of Tennessee’s upcoming sales tax holiday. The state’s annual back-to-school tax-free weekend is set for Friday, July 26 through Sunday, July 28. Eligible purchases…

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State Rep. Esther Helton-Haynes honors Tennessee’s fallen officers

Posted May 13, 2024 by Josh Cross in Helton Esther, Rep. Esther Helton's Newsroom

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State Rep. Esther Helton-Haynes, R-East Ridge, today commemorated National Police Week and urged residents of House District 30 to honor and remember law enforcement officers who made the ultimate sacrifice, as well as the family members, friends, and fellow officers they left behind. The names of 282 officers killed in the line of duty will…

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State Rep. Esther Helton-Haynes’ Capitol Report

Posted April 26, 2024 by Staff in Rep. Esther Helton's Newsroom

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113th General Assembly adjourns sine die The 113th General Assembly concluded its business for the 2024 legislative session today and adjourned sine die. The 2024 session successfully carried into law a slate of conservative policies that prioritized public safety, economic development, rural health care, education, and conservation. “This session was the most tough on crime…

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State Rep. Esther Helton-Haynes’ Capitol Report

Posted January 26, 2024 by Staff in Helton Esther, Rep. Esther Helton's Newsroom

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House committees begin work as bill filing deadline approaches House members returned to Nashville on Monday to finalize their legislative proposals for the year after a winter storm closed Capitol Hill last week. House committees also began meeting to discuss legislation that has already been introduced ahead of the bill filing deadline on Jan. 31.…

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State Rep. Esther Helton-Haynes’ Capitol Report

Posted January 12, 2024 by Staff in Helton Esther, Rep. Esther Helton's Newsroom

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Tennessee General Assembly gavels in for 2024 The 113th General Assembly reconvened in Nashville this week for the start of its second legislative session. Republicans this year will continue focusing on making strategic investments in education and public safety while also strengthening the economy and cutting taxes. Among the top priorities for 2024 will…

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State Rep. Esther Helton-Haynes’ Capitol Hill Review

Posted April 25, 2023 by Josh Cross in Helton Esther, Rep. Esther Helton's Newsroom

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General Assembly adjourns, Republicans deliver historic tax cuts, major investments for Tennessee’s future House Republicans on Friday marked the end of the first half of the 113th General Assembly with a slate of successful budget and legislative initiatives that prioritizes the needs of all Tennesseans. The final week of the session was highlighted by the…

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State Rep. Esther Helton-Haynes’ Capitol Hill Review

Posted April 14, 2023 by Josh Cross in Helton Esther, Rep. Esther Helton's Newsroom

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House considers additional safety measures, prepares to pass budget Lawmakers have been winding down legislative business for the first session of the 113th General Assembly as the House and Senate chambers prepare to pass a budget and additional safety measures to keep firearms out of the hands of dangerous individuals. Gov. Bill Lee on Tuesday…

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State Rep. Esther Helton-Haynes’ Capitol Hill Review

Posted April 7, 2023 by Josh Cross in Helton Esther, Rep. Esther Helton's Newsroom

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House approves sweeping school safety enhancements The House chamber of Thursday passed bipartisan legislation that significantly strengthens safety at public and private schools across Tennessee. The School Safety Act of 2023, House Bill 322,, was introduced in January, though several measures were added following the deadly shooting at the Covenant School in Nashville on March 27. House…

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State Rep. Esther Helton-Haynes’ Capitol Hill Review

Posted March 31, 2023 by Josh Cross in Helton Esther, Rep. Esther Helton's Newsroom

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Covenant attack puts increased focus on school safety It was a somber week on Capitol Hill as lawmakers joined Tennesseans and the rest of the nation in mourning the deaths of six innocent people killed by an active shooter at the Covenant School, a private Christian academy in Nashville, on Monday, March 27. Votes on…

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State Rep. Esther Helton-Haynes’ Capitol Hill Review

Posted March 24, 2023 by Josh Cross in Helton Esther, Rep. Esther Helton's Newsroom

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Pro-life bill strengthens protections for mothers in emergencies The House chamber on Monday passed legislation ensuring the life of a mother will be protected when a nonviable pregnancy endangers her life. House Bill 883, sponsored by State Rep. Esther Helton-Haynes, R-East Ridge, clarifies that terminating a nonviable pregnancy, such as in the case of an…

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Hamilton County lawmakers encourage residents to take advantage of tax-free weekend

State Rep. Esther Helton-Haynes honors Tennessee’s fallen officers

State Rep. Esther Helton-Haynes’ Capitol Report

State Rep. Esther Helton-Haynes’ Capitol Report

State Rep. Esther Helton-Haynes’ Capitol Report

State Rep. Esther Helton-Haynes’ Capitol Hill Review

State Rep. Esther Helton-Haynes’ Capitol Hill Review

State Rep. Esther Helton-Haynes’ Capitol Hill Review

State Rep. Esther Helton-Haynes’ Capitol Hill Review

State Rep. Esther Helton-Haynes’ Capitol Hill Review

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