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Lawmakers announce major community block grants in Haywood and Lauderdale counties


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NASHVILLE, Tenn.  – State Rep. Chris Hurt, R-Halls, Sen. Page Walley, R-Bolivar, and Sen. Ed Jackson, R-Jackson, announced today announced today that three Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) have been awarded in Haywood and Lauderdale counties totaling a combined $1.69 million. Two of the grants will be used for sewer system improvements with Brownsville receiving $630,000…

State Rep. Chris Hurt’s Legislative Update


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House Committees begin work, bill filing deadline set for Feb. 2 The pace picked on Capitol Hill this week as House members worked to finalize their legislative proposals before the Feb. 2 bill filing deadline.  House committees began to meet as bills are being introduced and referred to their respective committees. Omicron COVID-19 and TANF updates…

State Rep. Chris Hurt’s Legislative Update


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Tennessee General Assembly gavels in for 2022 The 112th General Assembly reconvened this week in Nashville for its second session as Republicans focus on a range of priorities that puts families first, improves education and public safety, strengthens the economy, promotes fiscal responsibility and limited government. The 112th General Assembly adjourned a successful first session on…

State Rep. Chris Hurt’s Legislative Update


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The General Assembly adjourns Republicans provide solutions that strengthen the economy, improves health care and protects families The 112th General Assembly ended its first session May 5 following passage of landmark legislation that supports Tennessee families, strengthens the economy, increases access to health care, reforms criminal justice, protects the Second Amendment and makes historic investments…

State Rep. Chris Hurt’s Legislative Update


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The General Assembly approves $42.6 billion budget Provides significant investments in education, health care, and economic development The House and Senate of the 112th General Assembly on Thursday successfully approved a no-debt $42.6 billion budget that provides strategic investments in education, health care, public safety and economic development initiatives. As a result of careful spending decisions and…

State Rep. Chris Hurt’s Legislative Update


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House Republicans pass historic criminal justice reform The Tennessee House of Representatives approved two major criminal justice reform bills this week in Nashville.  Both are proposals from Gov. Bill Lee’s legislative package and are part of his efforts to reform criminal justice in Tennessee. The bills reflect changes recommended by the Tennessee Criminal Justice Reinvestment…

State Rep. Chris Hurt’s Legislative Update


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Republicans welcome Sen. Lamar Alexander, Candace Owens Republicans on Monday welcomed former Governor and U.S. Senator Lamar Alexander along with conservative commentator Candace Owens to Tennessee State Capitol in Nashville. The General Assembly gathered in a joint session to present a resolution to Alexander, recognizing and honoring the senator for his lifetime of service to Tennessee. He also…

State Rep. Chris Hurt’s Legislative Update


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House Republicans make Covid relief tax deductible for business Tennessee businesses will be eligible to receive more pandemic assistance through a bill that will exempt relief funds from state taxes. Republican leaders on Monday night successfully guided unanimous passage of House Bill 776 which exempts Covid-19 relief payments received between March 1, 2020 and Dec. 31,…

State Rep. Chris Hurt’s Legislative Update


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State Rep. Chris Hurt The General Assembly approves constitutional carry House Republicans this week passed historic legislation restoring Tennesseans’ constitutional right to self-defense. House Bill 786 removes encroachments on law-abiding citizens who wish to exercise their Second Amendment right to carry a handgun while increasing penalties for criminals who steal guns or possess them illegally. Tennesseans who…

Legislative Update from Representative Chris Hurt


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State Rep. Chris Hurt House unanimously votes to protect first responders The General Assembly on Thursday unanimously approved legislation ensuring someone who murders a first responder with targeted intent for the job they do will be charged and punished as a terrorist for their crime. House Bill 511 adds new language under the current definition of…

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