House Republicans Applaud Governor Lee’s State Of The State Address This week, House Republicans gathered in the Capitol to hear Governor Bill Lee’s first State of the State Address. During his remarks, the Governor presented his budget priorities, which emphasized continued improvements in Tennessee’s education system, overhauling our criminal justice system, and improving access and the…

House Republicans Applaud Governor Lee’s State Of The State Address This week, House Republicans gathered in the Capitol to hear Governor Bill Lee’s first State of the State Address. During his remarks, the Governor presented his budget priorities, which emphasized continued improvements in Tennessee’s education system, overhauling our criminal justice system, and improving access and the…

(NASHVILLE, Tenn.) — House Majority Leader William Lamberth (R-Portland) and Assistant Majority Leader Ron Gant (R-Rossville) today announced that State Representative Andrew Farmer (R-Sevierville) has been chosen as a co-prime sponsor to shepherd House Bill 942 through the legislative process on behalf of Republican leadership.  The measure is part of Governor Lee’s legislative package for the…

(NASHVILLE, Tenn.) — House Majority Leader William Lamberth (R-Portland) and Assistant Majority Leader Ron Gant (R-Rossville) today announced that State Representative Chris Todd (R-Jackson) has been chosen as a co-prime sponsor to shepherd House Bill 937 through the legislative process on behalf of Republican leadership.  The measure is part of Governor Lee’s legislative package for the…

(NASHVILLE, Tenn.) — State Representative Mark Cochran (R-Englewood) and State Senator Mike Bell (R-Riceville) today applauded Governor Lee for his $14.2 million funding proposal for the McMinn County Higher Education Center, which was unveiled as part of the proposed Fiscal Year 2019-2020 budget during the State of the State Address on Monday. Both Cochran and Bell…

Deputy Whip Position I am honored to announce that I have been appointed a Deputy Whip in the 111th Tennessee General Assembly. In this role, I will assist in ensuring that we have the votes on the House floor to pass conservative legislation, as well as communicating with members about the Republican supermajority’s position on…

House Republicans Advance Community Oversight Board Legislation This week in Nashville, members of the House Judiciary Committee advanced House Bill 658, which is aimed at creating balance within community oversight boards across Tennessee. Backed by Republican leadership, this legislation balances both the interests of our citizens to voice their opinion while also protecting the fundamental rights of…