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Special Session 2021


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1. LITERACY - HB 7002 ● What is it? Reading ability and literacy levels are fundamental benchmarks of education. Only ⅓ of Tennessee 3rd graders are on reading level. This legislation aims to improve the amount of Tennessee students on reading level by focusing on a fundamental of reading: phonics (method of teaching to read based on sounding out words,…

Rep. Bryan Terry begins session with district debriefing with Gov. Bill Lee


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On January 12, legislators were sworn in to office for the 112th Tennessee General Assembly.  During his tenure, Rep. Bryan Terry, MD (R-Murfreesboro) has taken the opportunity to engage Governors Bill Haslam and Bill Lee in pre-session discussions that he refers to as a District Debriefing.  Following the swearing in ceremony, Terry met with Gov.…

Pat Marsh’s Letter to the District


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The challenge is to do good things without harming the good things we already have in place. -Unknown We started back in Legislative Session at 12:00 noon on January 12th.  We always start Session on the second Tuesday of January every year.  Each start is full of excitement and this year was no different with lots of…

Mike Sparks: DeBerry’s voice amplified as member of governor’s cabinet


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The year 2020 will go down as being known for COVID-19, social-distancing and the political ambush of State Rep. John DeBerry by the Tennessee Democratic Party. DeBerry, a Memphis Democrat and respected statesman in the House of Representatives, was ousted by his own party back in May by a 41-18 vote by members of…

Rep. Jason Zachary files legislation for 2021 rolling back health department autonomy in Tennessee


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(NASHVILLE, Tenn.) — State Rep. Jason Zachary (R-Knoxville) has filed legislation for 2021, designed to scale back the power of Tennessee’s six independent metropolitan health departments during their response to a county-wide health emergency. House Bill 7 dials back the autonomy of the state’s six independent health departments in Davidson, Hamilton, Knox, Madison, Shelby, and Sullivan…

State Rep. Bryan Terry Wins Fourth Term


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Tennessee House Republicans maintain 73-seat supermajority NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Incumbent State Representative Bryan Terry, MD, R-Murfreesboro, claimed a solid victory for the Tennessee House of Representatives District 48 seat on Nov. 3. Terry, an anesthesiologist, received 62 percent of the vote on election night, overwhelmingly defeating a Democratic challenger.  First elected in 2014, Terry will begin his…

Vice-Chairman Ogles, House Republicans prioritize accountability measure to address violent protest


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(NASHVILLE, Tenn.) — This year, during the second extraordinary session of the 111th General Assembly, State Rep. and Republican Caucus Vice-Chairman Brandon Ogles (R-Franklin) joined with House leadership to file our nation’s first Mob Violence Governmental Accountability Bill. This legislation addresses violent protests, disorderly behavior, and mob violence, and it is now law in Tennessee. House…

State Rep. Bryan Terry works to improve patient access and care


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The future of health care is consistently one of the top issues facing Tennesseans and America.  Encouraging steps are being made to address access with recent announcements by Belmont University to launch a new college of medicine and Middle Tennessee State University’s medical school partnership with Meharry Medical College.  While these programs will increase medical…

Rep. Mike Sparks honored by Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity


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Middle Tennessee State University student and Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity member Brandon Woodruff, right, and State Rep. Mike Sparks in the Tennessee House of Representatives in early 2020. State Rep. Mike Sparks of Smyrna was honored by the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Association of Tennessee Alphamen for his work as a state legislator during the 111th…

State Reps. Bryan Terry and Charlie Baum working on legislation to address public safety in Tennessee 


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NASHVILLE, Tenn. — State Representatives Bryan Terry, MD (R-Murfreesboro) and Charlie Baum (R-Murfreesboro) today announced they will introduce legislation aimed at deterring malicious intimidation and harassment of first responders. The 'First Responder Safety Act,' will address growing concerns related to threats made to public safety professionals while carrying official duties.  The initiative would be eligible…

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