State Rep. Ron Travis, R-Dayton, today announced more than $2 million has been awarded in emergency broadband grants for Bledsoe and Rhea counties. The funds were made available through the state’s Coronavirus Relief Fund allotment from the federal government. The counties will receive four grants as part of $61 million in emergency broadband package for 62…

State Rep. Dennis Powers, R-Jacksboro, today announced a $221,516 emergency broadband grant would be awarded to Campbell County through the state’s Coronavirus Relief Fund allotment from the federal government. The grant is part of $61 million in emergency broadband package for 62 projects announced by Gov. Bill Lee last week and distributed by the Tennessee Department…

State Rep. Mike Sparks, R-Smyrna, unanimously passed a resolution honoring health care workers on the front lines in the fight against Covid-19 during the 61st Extraordinary Session of the Tennessee General Assembly. Legislators met Aug.10-12 to address Covid-19 liability protections, telehealth services, and laws protecting state property and first responders. House Resolution 8001 recognizes the significant contribution…

This week, the General Assembly reconvened in Nashville for the 61st Extraordinary Session in Tennessee history. As part of this historic special session, four new committees were created so that every House member had the opportunity to work on the three issues that comprised Governor Lee’s call for the session. These panels focused on setting new standards…

This week, the General Assembly reconvened in Nashville for the 61st Extraordinary Session in Tennessee history. As part of this historic special session, four new committees were created so that every House member had the opportunity to work on the three issues that comprised Governor Lee’s call for the session. These panels focused on setting new standards…

This week, the General Assembly reconvened in Nashville for the 61st Extraordinary Session in Tennessee history. As part of this historic special session, four new committees were created so that every House member had the opportunity to work on the three issues that comprised Governor Lee’s call for the session. These panels focused on setting new standards…

P-EBT program replaces school lunches NASHVILLE,  ​Tenn. – ​State Rep. Jerome Moon, R-Maryville, today announced financial assistance is available to help families provide food for their children through the Tennessee Department of Human Services. The Pandemic Electronic Benefits Transfer or P-EBT aims to provide financial assistance for school meals missed during the months of March, April,…

P-EBT program replaces school lunches  NASHVILLE,  ​Tenn. – ​State Rep. Esther Helton, R-East Ridge, today announced financial assistance is available to help families provide food for their children through the Tennessee Department of Human Services. The Pandemic Electronic Benefits Transfer or P-EBT aims to provide financial assistance for school meals missed during the months of March,…