The General Assembly on Monday passed legislation easing the hardship license application process for rural Tennesseans. Senate Bill 2356, sponsored in the House by State Rep. Rusty Grills, R-Newbern, allows Tennesseans who reside 30 miles or further from a driver services center to complete classroom training online for a Class H or hardship license. “This…

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – State Rep. Rusty Grills, R-Newbern, this week introduced legislation aimed at curbing a disturbing increase in violent crimes committed by juveniles in Tennessee. House Bill 2126 would allow local district attorneys and judges to determine if a juvenile age 15 and older should be transferred to adult criminal court when they…

NASHVILLE, Tenn. —State Rep. Rusty Grills, R-Newbern, today introduced legislation to combat a disturbing increase in violent crimes committed by juveniles.  House Bill 7030 and House Bill 7031 are among several legislative proposals for the upcoming Aug. 21 special session dealing with public safety and mental health.  The bills propose to allow the transfer of juveniles aged 16 and up to…