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Rep. John Crawford’s Legislative Update: 4/17/17


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Legislation To Help Adults, National Guard Members Access Higher Education Wins House Approval A key legislative initiative spearheaded by House Republicans to help adults without a degree access higher education, as well as a bill aimed at expanding access to college for Tennessee military men and women won approval this week after passing the full…

House Republicans Broaden Access To Broadband Services For Rural Tennesseans


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(NASHVILLE) — This week, House Republicans passed legislation sponsored by State Representative Kevin Brooks (R-Cleveland) and State Representative Dan Howell (R-Georgetown) that improves access to reliable internet services for Tennesseans living in rural communities. House Bill 529, also known as the Tennessee Broadband Accessibility Act, expands broadband internet services across the state — especially to rural Tennessee…

House Republicans Make A “STRONG” Education Commitment To Tennessee National Guard Members


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(NASHVILLE) — Monday evening, Republican lawmakers unanimously passed legislation sponsored by State Representative Tilman Goins (R-Morristown) that makes it easier for Tennessee National Guard members to obtain a college degree. House Bill 530, also known as the Support, Training and Renewing Opportunity for National Guardsmen (STRONG) Act, provides an opportunity for those who protect and serve our…

Vernon Stafford appointed by Lt. Governor McNally, Speaker Harwell to the Tennessee Higher Education Commission


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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…

House Republicans Pass Resolution To Display The Tactile Braille American Flag


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(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…

Caucus Chairman Ryan Williams Works With First Lady Haslam to Prevent Child Abuse


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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…

John Crawford’s Legislative Update: 04/07/17


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Social Studies Review Committee Approves Language To Incorporate Civics Into School Standards This week, the Tennessee Social Studies Review Committee (SRC) approved language that will incorporate the study of civic matters into the Tennessee social studies standards for the 2017-2018 academic years. The approval is designed to make civics more prevalent in public education courses across…

Capitol Hill Review: 04/07/17


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Social Studies Review Committee Approves Language To Incorporate Civics Into School Standards This week, the Tennessee Social Studies Review Committee (SRC) approved language that will incorporate the study of civic matters into the Tennessee social studies standards for the 2017-2018 academic years. The approval is designed to make civics more prevalent in public education courses across…

Representative Paul Sherrell Passes His First Bill In The State Legislature


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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…

State Representative Jimmy Eldridge Awarded Honors By Nations Top Conservative Organization


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(NASHVILLE) — The American Conservative Union (ACU), the nation’s oldest and largest grassroots conservative organization, this week announced that State Representative Jimmy Eldridge (R–Jackson) is among those legislators recently honored with the Conservative Union’s prestigious ‘Award for Conservative Achievement.’ The award is only presented to those members of the Tennessee General Assembly who scored at least…

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