State Sen. Shane Reeves (R-Murfreesboro) and State Rep. Pat Marsh (R-Shelbyville) today announced  three Community Development Block (CDBG) Grants have been awarded in Bedford County with a combined total of more than $1.52 million.  The infrastructure grants include $398,400 to Bedford County for water system improvements; $500,000 to Shelbyville for sewer improvements and $625,000 to…

“Experience is something you don't get until just after you need it.” Steven Wright The Tennessee House of Representatives returned to the House Chamber last week following a 10 week recess caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Floor Sessions resumed inside the Capitol with certain safety measures in place to allow only a very few visitors to…

“Keep your face to the sun and you will never see the shadows.” - Helen Keller   We are in a “hurry up and pass the budget” mini session and expect to take a break at the end of the week until June 1st.  All regular calendars in committees and on the Floor have been suspended so…

“God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.” ~ Psalm 46:1 This has been a super busy week at the Legislature with many visitors and long committee meetings.  We had 710 bills in the committees this week, compared to 461 last week.  I had 4 bills and a resolution on the House Floor…

“Knowing what's right doesn't mean much unless you do what's right.” Teddy Roosevelt The 2020 Legislative Session is probably half over. The Committee and House Calendars are becoming full and sometimes the bills are contentious.  I had 8 bills this week that I presented in committees and I should have that again next week.  We are…