(NASHVILLE) — State Representative Michael Curcio (R-Dickson) today introduced legislation designed to improve the quality of care for Tennesseans who are 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 & Fostering Excellence (SAFE) Act — ensures that…

Representative Hazlewood leads advocacy efforts for wage increases (NASHVILLE) — House Republican Caucus Chairman Ryan Williams (R-Cookeville) and House Majority Leader Glen Casada (R-Thompson’s Station) tonight applauded proposed wage increases for employees of the Tennessee Department of Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities (DIDD). Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam included them as part of his proposed Fiscal Year 2019…

Moon receives committee appointments from House Speaker Beth Harwell (NASHVILLE) — Recently, the House of Representatives officially gaveled into session, marking the beginning of the second half of the 110th General Assembly in Tennessee. As part of the opening week ceremonies, State Representative Jerome Moon (R–Maryville) officially joined his colleagues in the House and was selected to serve on three…

(NASHVILLE) — State Representative Mike Sparks (R-Smyrna) has been appointed Vice-Chair of the House Calendar & Rules Committee by Tennessee House Speaker Beth Harwell (R-Nashville). 2018 marks his eighth year in the Tennessee General Assembly. As Vice-Chair of the House Calendar & Rules Committee, Representative Sparks and his fellow committee members will schedule bills for consideration on…