(NASHVILLE, Tenn.) — State Representative Bryan Terry, MD (R-Murfreesboro) is investigating issues associated with the Driver’s Service Center in Rutherford County, as well as centers across the state.  The Tennessee Department of Safety heads up the Driver’s Service Centers across Tennessee.  They have been experiencing problems with efficiency and staffing.  Terry is working on potential…

(NASHVILLE, Tenn.) — Tennessee House Speaker Cameron Sexton (R-Crossville) has reappointed State Representative Martin Daniel (R-Knoxville) to chair the House Government Operations Committee. The 16-person committee is responsible for legislation concerning the creation of new departments, commissions, boards, agencies or councils of state government. It also manages the reauthorization of existing departments, commissions, boards, agencies, or…

“I am incredibly shocked and disappointed to learn of these allegations of inappropriate behavior involving the Speaker’s Chief of Staff, Cade Cothren, and I agree with his decision to resign immediately," said House Majority Leader William Lamberth. "These allegations are grave and serious; I do not condone these actions, and they will not be tolerated.”

Tennessee General Assembly Approves Budget  This week, both chambers of the Tennessee General Assembly unanimously approved a fiscally responsible budget that builds upon recent, strategic Republican-led investments. This budget makes thoughtful investments across state government and preserves Tennessee’s AAA bond rating. It invests approximately $239 million into the Rainy Day Fund – totaling roughly $1.1 billion. The…

Final Legislative Update This is my final legislative update of this year. The 1111th Tennessee General Assembly officially finished our first session late Thursday evening. It was a wonderful time getting to be in Nashville and represent the people of House District 82. I have learned so much and am thankful for this opportunity. However, our…