Your Tennessee General Assembly makes laws that protect the integrity of our state and defend those of us who are the most vulnerable. This time, the group in desperate need of defense is our children. A dangerous theory of thought is sweeping through our schools. You may have heard of it: Critical Race Theory (CRT).
CRT…
(NASHVILLE, Tenn.) — State Representative Paul Sherrell (R- Sparta) has been elected by his peers to serve as Republican Floor Leader for the upcoming 111th Tennessee General Assembly.
As Republican Floor Leader, Representative Sherrell is the fifth-ranking officer in the House Republican Caucus. His duties include working toward passage of all Administrative bills approved by the…
Republicans Focus On Jobs, Education, Opioids; Adjourn In Timely Manner
In the final few days of this year’s legislative session, State Representative Paul Sherrell (R-Sparta) 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…
Fiscally Conservative Balanced Budget Passed By House Of Representatives
In the final few days of this year’s legislative session, State Representative Paul Sherrell (R-Sparta) 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…
(NASHVILLE) — Monday evening, House members unanimously supported passage of legislation sponsored by State Representative Paul Sherrell (R-Sparta) that supports Tennessee’s true volunteers.
House Bill 268 — which passed by a 95-0 vote tally — will help more than 14,000 volunteer firefighters and 3,800 members of volunteer rescue squads across our state by covering the cost…
Tennessee Continues Trend Of Record Low Unemployment, Record Low Tax Burden In 2018
The Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development last week announced that unemployment across Tennessee has remained at a record low since the start of 2018. In addition, Wallet Hub — a nonpartisan organization focused on the financial industry — has officially…
Representative Sherrell, House Republicans Continue Work On Key Budget Initiatives
State Representative Paul Sherrell (R-Sparta) and House Republicans continued work on several key budget initiatives last week, including moving forward with bills on the education, juvenile justice, and opioid fronts.
Recently, Tennessee became the first state in the nation to give all Tennesseans access to college…
(NASHVILLE) — During the 2017 legislative session, the House Health Committee — including State Representative Paul Sherrell (R-Sparta) — effectively worked to improve healthcare and the quality of life for citizens across Tennessee. Committee members advanced a total of 62 legislative initiatives in 2017; fifty were signed into law by Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam.
These initiatives…
Speaker Beth Harwell strongly supported funding for park upgrades
(NASHVILLE) — State Representative Paul Sherrell (R-Sparta) announced today that the State Building Commission has officially approved funding for upgrades at Burgess Falls State Park. This investment coincides with the 80th anniversary of Tennessee State Parks, and the monies will be used to replace trails and…
(NASHVILLE) — Republican lawmakers have advanced legislation sponsored by State Representative Paul Sherrell (R-Sparta) that demonstrates their commitment and support for Tennessee’s true volunteers.
House Bill 268 will help more than 14,000 volunteer firefighters and 3,800 members of volunteer rescue squads across our state by covering the cost of their vehicle registration fees. The measure will…