House Republicans Focus On Education  This week, House Republicans continued their commitment to Tennessee’s future leaders so they are better prepared for success. This commitment includes an $11.3 billion total investment for Fiscal Year 2019-2020. Additionally, $6.5 billion will directly benefit K-12 education in our public schools. Our K-12 investment allocates $71 million in teacher…

House Republicans Applaud Governor Lee’s State Of The State Address This week, House Republicans gathered in the Capitol to hear Governor Bill Lee’s first State of the State Address. During his remarks, the Governor presented his budget priorities, which emphasized continued improvements in Tennessee’s education system, overhauling our criminal justice system, and improving access and the…

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…

(NASHVILLE) — With the beginning of a new school year right around the corner, State Representative John Holsclaw (R-Elizabethton) is encouraging the families who live in House District 4 to utilize the state’s annual sales tax holiday to save on items such as clothing, school and art supplies, as well as computer purchases. The state’s annual…

Republicans Focus On Jobs, Education, Opioids; Adjourn In Timely Manner In the final few days of this year’s legislative session, State Representative John Holsclaw (R-Elizabethton) and the House of Representatives passed Tennessee’s annual budget with a near-unanimous vote. The bill’s passage and the official adjournment was the culmination of months of tireless work crafting a…

House Speaker Beth Harwell strongly supported funding efforts for park upgrades (NASHVILLE) — State Representative John Holsclaw (R–Elizabethton) today announced funding approval for a new visitor center, picnic shelters, and pedestrian bridge at Rocky Fork State Park to better serve citizens of Unicoi County and surrounding areas. The $4 million project was officially approved today by…