(NASHVILLE) — State Representative Andrew Farmer (R-Sevierville) today announced more than $567,000 in funding has been allocated to Jefferson and Sevier Counties for the implementation of additional solutions that improve school safety for students in District 17. The monies are a portion of approximately $35 million in budget funding — $25 million in one-time funding and $10…

(NASHVILLE, Tenn.) — Tennessee House Speaker Glen Casada (R-Thompson’s Station) has named State Representative Andrew Farmer (R-Sevierville) Chairman of the House Criminal Justice Subcommittee. The 7-member subcommittee will be responsible for all matters and legislation related to criminal law. “Chairman Farmer has a remarkable record of legislative excellence during his time serving his community as a member of our…

(NASHVILLE, Tenn.) — House Majority Leader William Lamberth (R-Portland) and Assistant Majority Leader Ron Gant (R-Rossville) today announced that State Representative Andrew Farmer (R-Sevierville) has been chosen as a co-prime sponsor to shepherd House Bill 942 through the legislative process on behalf of Republican leadership.  The measure is part of Governor Lee’s legislative package for the year, which is traditionally sponsored by the…

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee House Speaker Cameron Sexton, R-Crossville, has named State Rep. Andrew Farmer, R-Sevierville, chairman of the House Civil Justice Committee for the 112th General Assembly. The 17-member House Civil Justice Committee oversees laws governing Tennessee’s civil laws, judicial proceedings, and matters related to the courts and civil law issues. “Andrew Farmer is a dedicated…