Republicans Focus On Jobs, Education, Opioids; Adjourn In Timely Manner In the final few days of this year’s legislative session, the House of Representatives passed Tennessee’s annual budget with a near-unanimous vote. The bill’s passage and the official adjournment was the culmination of months of tireless work crafting a fiscally responsible and balanced budget. The $37.5…

(NASHVILLE) — State Representative Jimmy Eldridge (R-Jackson) has passed his final bill as a member of the Tennessee General Assembly, ending a remarkable 16-year career in the House chamber. House Bill 1598 reduces regulations on insurance providers so they can operate more effectively and better serve the citizens of our state. As Chairman of the House Consumer & Human…

(NASHVILLE) — House Republicans have unanimously passed an initiative sponsored by State Representative Bill Dunn (R-Knoxville) that addresses fraudulent claims against the citizens of Tennessee. House Bill 1772 places an emphasis on public officials who are regularly targeted. This includes city and county mayors, police officers, county deputies, state troopers, and other government officials. The measure is designed to streamline…