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John Gillespie: Shelby County must be safe for all citizens


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I’ve always been interested in the American tradition of self-government. For most of us, that interest is abstract. It became very concrete for me when I was sworn in as state representative for House District 97 in November. It is great responsibility and privilege to serve as a voice for Shelby County in the Tennessee…

STATE REP. JOHN GILLESPIE PASSES FIRST BILL


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NASHVILLE, Tenn. – State Rep. John Gillespie, R-Memphis, officially passed his first bill as a member of the Tennessee General Assembly and the House Republican Caucus. House Bill 662 passed unanimously on Monday, March 22. House Bill 662 revises current law to require the Community Services Agency Board to have its annual plan of operation to be reviewed…

STATE REP. JOHN GILLESPIE COMPLETES SUCCESSFUL FIRST YEAR IN 112TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY


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NASHVILLE, Tenn.– State Rep. John Gillespie, R-Memphis, has completed a successful first year in the 112th General Assembly, passing important legislation on behalf of House District 97. The Tennessee General Assembly adjourned on Wednesday, May 5. Gillespie sponsored several key pieces of legislation this session to ensure law and order in the state and protect Tennessee’s most vulnerable…

REPRESENTATIVE COCHRAN, SENATOR BELL APPLAUD PROPOSED FUNDING FOR MCMINN HIGHER EDUCATION CENTER


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(NASHVILLE, Tenn.) — State Representative Mark Cochran (R-Englewood) and State Senator Mike Bell (R-Riceville) today applauded Governor Lee for his $14.2 million funding proposal for the McMinn County Higher Education Center, which was unveiled as part of the proposed Fiscal Year 2019-2020 budget during the State of the State Address on Monday. Both Cochran and Bell have…

Representative Cochran Supports $2.8 Million In Broadband Grants For McMinn & Monroe Counties


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(NASHVILLE) — State Representative Mark Cochran (R-Englewood) today announced he has helped secure a Broadband Accessibility Grant totaling approximately $1.5 million for Tellico Telephone Company, Inc. to expand broadband access in Monroe County.  Additionally, Cochran supported efforts to secure a $1.3 million Broadband Accessibility Grant for the Volunteer Energy Cooperative  to increase broadband services in McMinn County. These…

House Passes Legislation Recognizing The Sanctity Of Life


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(NASHVILLE, Tenn.) — State Representative Mark Cochran’s (R-Englewood) legislation, House Bill 966, passed the House of Representatives on Monday night with strong bipartisan support. It requires the Department of Health (DOH) to develop a commemorative certificate of  birth. The legislation also requires DOH to make the appropriate form available on the Department’s website. “My hope is that this…

Governor Lee Signs Legislation Co-Sponsored By State Representative Mark Cochran Tossing Gym Tax


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(NASHVILLE, Tenn.) — Tennessee Governor Bill Lee has signed an initiative co-sponsored by State Representative Mark Cochran (R-Englewood) that tosses the amusement tax on small gyms. House Bill 1138 eliminates the amusement tax on small gyms, fitness studios, and similar entities across Tennessee. It levels the playing field for these facilities so they can compete against their larger…

Rep. Mark Cochran announces reelection bid for District 23 State House seat


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NASHVILLE, Tenn. – State Rep. Mark Cochran (R-Englewood) today announced he is seeking reelection to the Tennessee House of Representatives in 2020. “It has been an incredible honor serving the citizens of District 23, and I will never stop fighting for additional resources to support our citizens and our communities,” said Cochran. “I pledge to continue to…

State Rep. Scott Cepicky’s Capitol Hill Review


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House Republicans make Covid relief tax deductible for business Tennessee businesses will be eligible to receive more pandemic assistance through a bill that will exempt relief funds from state taxes. Republican leaders on Monday night successfully guided unanimous passage of House Bill 776 which exempts Covid-19 relief payments received between March 1, 2020 and Dec. 31, 2021…

State Rep. Scott Cepicky’s Capitol Hill Review


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Republicans welcome Sen. Lamar Alexander, Candace Owens Republicans on Monday welcomed former Governor and U.S. Senator Lamar Alexander along with conservative commentator Candace Owens to Tennessee State Capitol in Nashville. The General Assembly gathered in a joint session to present a resolution to Alexander, recognizing and honoring the senator for his lifetime of service to Tennessee. He…

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