Monies awarded to six organizations to address housing needs in District 7 (NASHVILLE, Tenn.) — State Rep. Matthew Hill (R-Jonesborough) today announced he has partnered with the Tennessee Housing Development Agency (THDA) to secure more than $1.4 million in state and federal grant funding for the citizens of Washington County. The funds will be used to help…

(NASHVILLE, Tenn.) — The Tennessee House of Representatives has approved a measure sponsored by House Commerce Committee Chairman Timothy Hill (R-Blountville) that increases access to affordable and reliable childcare services in communities across Tennessee. House Bill 2689 was approved by a 91-0 vote Thursday morning. The measure allows for faith-based organizations to offer up to 12…

State Rep. Matthew Hill, R-Jonesborough Proposal cuts $100 million in state budget for 2020-21 fiscal year NASHVILLE, Tenn.   -  State Rep. Matthew Hill, R-Jonesborough, on Tuesday announced nonrecurring sales tax breaks aimed at helping industries in Tennessee hardest hit by the COVID-19 pandemic. The proposal calls for a temporary sales tax exemption on the purchase of furniture, electronics,…

Proposal eliminates education saving account vouchers NASHVILLE, Tenn.   -  State Rep. Matthew Hill, R-Jonesborough, on Tuesday highlighted strategic investments that continue House Republicans’ commitment to education.  Hill, who serves as chairman of the House Finance, Ways and Means Appropriations Subcommittee, announced a revised education budget for 2020-21, which would include $68.4 million in new recurring…

(NASHVILLE, Tenn.) — A measure sponsored by Representative Timothy Hill (R-Blountville) that ends surprise billing in our state continues to gain momentum in the Tennessee House of Representatives. Members of the House Insurance Committee have approved House Bill 2680. It removes patients from the process of resolving billing disputes between providers and payers and directly affects…

(NASHVILLE, Tenn.) — House Commerce Committee Chairman Timothy Hill (R-Blountville) today announced a $500,000 grant for the Johnson County Community Hospital through the Small and Rural Hospital Readiness Grant program. Established in partnership with the Department of Economic & Community Development (TNECD) and the Department of Finance & Administration, the Rural Hospital Readiness Grant program is…

NASHVILLE, TENN. – State Rep. Matthew Hill, R-Jonesborough, on Monday announced the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) has awarded $192,454 to East Tennessee State University to expand COVID-19 testing. East Tennessee State University was one of 29 health centers across the state chosen to receive…