(NASHVILLE) — State Representative Ryan Williams (R–Cookeville) announced today that the State Building Commission has officially approved a project at Tennessee Tech University to construct a new complex that will include a poultry unit and a multipurpose facility for production and processing poultry. The grant funding for the new Tennessee Center for Poultry Science comes as…

An op-ed from Rep. Ryan Williams, First Lady Crissy Haslam, and Kristen Rector. Parenthood is one of the most rewarding jobs an adult will ever have; it is also one of the most difficult. Sleepless nights, stress-filled days or an unforeseen crisis can overwhelm any parent. Sadly, an overwhelmed parent can result in a neglected or…

(NASHVILLE) — Republican lawmakers — led by House Republican Caucus Chairman Ryan Williams (R-Cookeville) — have unanimously passed legislation that demonstrates their commitment to higher education for Tennessee’s veterans. House Bill 433 assists veterans by determining how their military training can count as college credit at Tennessee’s colleges and universities. It also grants in-state tuition to anyone currently living in…

Premier technology integrator is expected to create 300 jobs over the next five years in Putnam County (NASHVILLE) – Monday morning, Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam, Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bob Rolfe, House Republican Caucus Chairman Ryan Williams (R-Cookeville) and Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) officials announced that the company will establish a Technology Integration Gateway™ in…

Tennessee Capitol Report For March 26th Tracks The Progress And Debate Over Governor Haslam’s Improve Act   (NASHVILLE) – TENNESSEE CAPITOL REPORT continues its third season as a 30-minute show on Tennessee’s Public Television stations this Sunday. Shot on location at the State Capitol in Nashville, the show offers in-depth interviews and behind-the-scenes video covering Tennessee’s…

(NASHVILLE) — This week, Republican lawmakers — led by House Republican Caucus Chairman Ryan Williams (R-Cookeville) — unanimously passed legislation to establish a long-term system of care for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and their families. House Bill 384 creates the Tennessee Council on Autism Spectrum Disorder. This 16-person advisory council will make recommendations and provide leadership in program…

(NASHVILLE) — This week, lawmakers unanimously passed legislation sponsored by House Republican Caucus Chairman Ryan Williams (R-Cookeville) aimed at increasing private employment opportunities for military veterans and their families. House Bill 165 encourages private employers to hire honorably discharged veterans, spouses of a veteran with a service-connected disability, unremarried widows or widowers of veterans who…

(NASHVILLE) — Monday evening, House members passed a joint resolution carried by House Republican Caucus Chairman Ryan Williams (R-Cookeville) that designates this April as “Child Abuse Prevention Month” in Tennessee. House Joint Resolution 32 raises awareness of child abuse and neglect issues throughout the state. It also establishes prevention and support for children and parents in…