(NASHVILLE) — During the 2017 legislative session, Representative Timothy Hill (R-Blountville) began the process of addressing Tennessee’s need for reliable broadband internet services by cosponsoring House Bill 529, also known as the Tennessee Broadband Accessibility Act. The Tennessee Broadband Accessibility Act expands broadband internet access and adoption across Tennessee through business investment and deregulation. Coupled with…

Lawmakers commended for their efforts to combat ongoing opioid epidemic (NASHVILLE) — Tennessee House Speaker Beth Harwell (R-Nashville) today commended members of the Ad Hoc Task Force on Opioid Abuse and thanked them for their work addressing the opioid epidemic paralyzing Tennessee and the entire nation. Speaker Harwell convened the task force at the beginning of…

House Speaker Beth Harwell strongly supported funding efforts for updates (NASHVILLE) — State Representative Roger Kane (R-Knoxville) announced today that the State Building Commission has officially approved funding for a multi-purpose building and renovations at Pellissippi State Community College. The funds will cover construction of a new building for academic classrooms, science laboratories, and faculty offices. They…

House Speaker Beth Harwell strongly supported funding efforts for upgrades (NASHVILLE) — State Representative Barry Doss (R–Leoma) today announced funding approval for a new Elk River boat ramp and parking lot to better serve citizens of Giles County and surrounding areas. The $140,000 project was officially approved today by the State Building Commission which oversees construction…