NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- State Representative David Byrd (R-Waynesboro) and State Senator Joey Hensley (R-Hohenwald) said today that they have been informed by Secretary of State Tre Hargett that the Lewis County Archives will receive an archives development grant. The $2,900 award will cover the cost of folders, a book press, respirators and gloves to be…
House Legislators Pass ‘Tennessee Together’ Plan To Help Combat Opioid Epidemic
While the federal government has only just commenced conversation about the opioid epidemic, Tennessee leads the way in fighting the situation here at home. This week, House Legislators passed legislation to combat the state’s opioid problem head on Tennessee Together.
Tennessee Together is a multi-faceted…
(NASHVILLE) — State Representative David Byrd (R-Waynesboro) and the Tennessee Department of Education today announced that Hardin County Schools have received district growth funding to support education initiatives in the county.
Specifically, Hardin County Schools received $55,500.
This funding is a direct result of a Republican-led effort by Tennessee General Assembly members to not only fully fund…
(NASHVILLE) — This week, House Republicans passed legislation sponsored by State Representative David Byrd (R-Waynesboro) that helps Tennessee students learn the principles of freedom in our nation’s founding documents.
House Bill 287 designates the week of September 17 as “Celebrate Freedom Week” in Tennessee public schools. The week-long celebration that coincides with Constitution Day each September…