NASHVILLE – Lieutenant Governor Randy McNally (R-Oak Ridge) and Tennessee Speaker of the House Beth Harwell (R-Nashville) have appointed Vernon H. Stafford, Jr. of Memphis to the Tennessee Higher Education Commission. Stafford is the Executive Vice President and Chief Audit Executive of the First Horizon National Corporation, the holding company for First Tennessee Bank. “I am…

(NASHVILLE) — This week, Republican lawmakers unanimously passed House Joint Resolution 88 carried by Representative Jay Reedy (R-Erin) to honor Tennessee’s blind citizens and American history. House Joint Resolution 88 calls for a tactile braille American flag to be displayed in the new Cordell Hull legislative office building, which the General Assembly is set to move…

An op-ed from Rep. Ryan Williams, First Lady Crissy Haslam, and Kristen Rector. Parenthood is one of the most rewarding jobs an adult will ever have; it is also one of the most difficult. Sleepless nights, stress-filled days or an unforeseen crisis can overwhelm any parent. Sadly, an overwhelmed parent can result in a neglected or…

House Bill 321 enhances security for state employees (NASHVILLE) — Monday evening, Republican lawmakers unanimously passed legislation sponsored by Representative Paul Sherrell (R-Sparta) designed to enhance security at state facilities. House Bill 321 is a pro-law enforcement bill that allows the Department of Safety & Homeland Security to expand protection services outside of Davidson County in…

(NASHVILLE) — This week, House Republicans passed legislation sponsored by Representative Bryan Terry (R-Murfreesboro) that authorizes school personnel to administer lifesaving medical treatment to Tennessee students suffering from adrenal insufficiency caused by conditions like Addison’s disease. House Bill 121 permits any properly trained school employee to administer a lifesaving injection as a form of medical treatment…

(NASHVILLE) — Republican lawmakers — led by House Republican Caucus Chairman Ryan Williams (R-Cookeville) — have unanimously passed legislation that demonstrates their commitment to higher education for Tennessee’s veterans. House Bill 433 assists veterans by determining how their military training can count as college credit at Tennessee’s colleges and universities. It also grants in-state tuition to anyone currently living in…