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House Republicans Create A Culture Of Respect For Tennessee’s Educators


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(NASHVILLE) – This week, Republican lawmakers passed legislation sponsored by State Representative Jay Reedy (R-Erin) that establishes a strong foundation for the rights of Tennessee’s educators. House Bill 174, also known as the Teacher’s Bill of Rights, is supported by the Professional Educators of Tennessee. The legislation ensures that licensed educators in our state are treated…

Capitol Hill Review: 05/08/17


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Budget Discussion Begins On House Floor This week in Nashville, lawmakers began discussion and debate regarding the state’s annual budget amongst the full legislative body on the House floor. As originally proposed, the $37 billion budget cuts taxes, puts $132 million in the state’s Rainy Day Fund, fully funds Tennessee’s educational system, and focuses in on…

The Loop from Representative Terri Lynn Weaver: 05/03


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Greetings, Fabulous Folks of the Fortieth, With the first half of the 110th General Assembly only a few days away from standing in recess, to say that session has been a whirlwind is a tremendous understatement, indeed!  No other time in my working for District 40 can I recall the enormous amount of tension on the…

House Republicans Continue To Lead The Way On Workers’ Compensation Reform


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(NASHVILLE) — This week, Republican lawmakers passed legislation sponsored by State Representative Jimmy Eldridge (R—Jackson) that improves workers’ compensation benefits for Tennesseans. House Bill 325, part of Governor Haslam’s legislative package for the year, authorizes the Tennessee Bureau of Workers’ Compensation to use money from the Subsequent Injury & Vocational Recovery Fund to provide job recovery…

New Legislation Allows American Sign Language To Satisfy Foreign Language Requirements


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(NASHVILLE) — This week, Republican lawmakers passed legislation sponsored by State Representative Roger Kane (R-Knoxville) that allows American Sign Language to be used to satisfy foreign language requirements in Tennessee high schools. House Bill 462, also known as the American Sign Language Bill, was initiated by Molly Ridgeway, a nonverbal student at Maryville College, and her…

Rep. Gant, Sen. Norris Partner with Educators to Provide Work-Based Curriculum


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This week, State Representative Ron Gant (R-Rossville) passed House Bill 445, with unanimous support. HB 445 was brought to Rep. Gant by State Senator Mark Norris (R-Collierville) and it authorizes the development of work-based learning within Tennessee Board of Regents schools. This important piece of legislation arose through an important partnership between the Tennessee Labor Education…

Rep. Ryan Williams’ Legislative Update: 04/28/17


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2017-2018 Budget Amendment Introduced Legislation includes $11 million for Gatlinburg/Sevier County, investment in Substance Abuse Services This week, Governor Bill Haslam introduced his amendment to the fiscal year 2017-2018 budget proposal that will be considered by the 110th General Assembly in the coming days. The appropriations amendment tracks closely to the Governor’s original budget proposal presented…

Capitol Hill Review: 04/28/17


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2017-2018 Budget Amendment Introduced Legislation includes $11 million for Gatlinburg/Sevier County, investment in Substance Abuse Services This week, Governor Bill Haslam introduced his amendment to the fiscal year 2017-2018 budget proposal that will be considered by the 110th General Assembly in the coming days. The appropriations amendment tracks closely to the Governor’s original budget proposal presented…

Representative John Crawford’s Legislative Update: 04/28/17


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2017-2018 Budget Amendment Introduced Legislation includes $11 million for Gatlinburg/Sevier County, investment in Substance Abuse Services This week, Governor Bill Haslam introduced his amendment to the fiscal year 2017-2018 budget proposal that will be considered by the 110th General Assembly in the coming days. The appropriations amendment tracks closely to the Governor’s original budget proposal presented…

House Republicans Fulfill Their Commitment To Tennessee’s Veterans, The Disabled, And The Elderly


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(NASHVILLE) — This week, House Republicans fulfilled their commitment to Tennessee veterans, the disabled, and the elderly by securing property tax relief for these important groups with the passage of an amendment to the “Improving Manufacturing, Public Roads, and Opportunities for a Vibrant Economy (IMPROVE) Act.” While the IMPROVE Act raises the tax on gas and…

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