Speaker Beth Harwell cosponsors legislation promoting employment and reducing recidivism (NASHVILLE) — House members have unanimously approved legislation sponsored by State Representative Jeremy Faison (R-Cosby) and cosponsored by Tennessee House Speaker Beth Harwell (R-Nashville) removing barriers for Tennesseans who are seeking a fresh start in life. House Bill 2248 — also known as the Fresh Start…

(NASHVILLE) — Wednesday morning, House Republicans voted unanimously to pass an initiative sponsored by State Representative David Hawk (R-Greeneville) and State Representative Jeremy Faison (R-Cosby) supporting Tennessee’s dairy farmers. House Bill 2153 encourages consumers to purchase local dairy products by informing them that their milk was created right here in Tennessee through product labeling. The measure comes…

(NASHVILLE) — An initiative sponsored by State Representative Dennis Powers (R-Jacksboro) designed to create jobs in the mining industry is moving through the Tennessee General Assembly’s committee process. This week, members of the House Finance, Ways, & Means Committee voted to advance House Bill 571, also known as the Primacy and Reclamation Act of Tennessee. The…

(NASHVILLE) — Monday evening, House members voted unanimously to support passage of  House Joint Resolution 716 sponsored by State Representative Clark Boyd (R-Lebanon). The measure confirms Cannon County resident Karen King’s appointment to the State Textbook & Instructional Materials Quality Commission. It is comprised of one member from each of the state’s grand divisions — usually…

(NASHVILLE) — Monday evening, Republican lawmakers unanimously supported passage of an initiative sponsored by State Representative Michael Curcio (R-Dickson) designed to improve the quality of care for Tennesseans battling addiction. As part of the ongoing efforts of House Republicans to address Tennessee’s opioid and drug crisis, House Bill 1929 — known as the Stopping Addiction &…