HB 1782 passes by 96-0 vote tally in House Monday night. (NASHVILLE) – An initiative supported by members of the Williamson County Legislative Delegation including State Representative Glen Casada (R-Thompson’s Station), State Representative Charles Sargent (R-Franklin), and State Representative Sam Whitson (R-Franklin) requiring counties to take all necessary steps to end mandatory vehicle emissions testing in Tennessee has passed…

(NASHVILLE) — Throughout the 2018 legislative session Republicans lawmakers — led by House Republican Caucus Chairman Ryan Williams (R-Cookeville) and House Majority Leader Glen Casada (R-Thompson’s Station) — have fought to strengthen protections against Tennessee educators who do not have the best interests of their students in mind. House Republicans supported passage of five different initiatives that strengthen penalties…

(NASHVILLE) — During the 2018 legislative session, members of the House Republican Caucus fought to protect Tennessee’s early childhood educators and hold them harmless in the wake of unexpected issues related to this year’s evaluation portfolios. In March, Republican lawmakers unanimously supported passage of House Bill 1686 — sponsored by State Representative Eddie Smith (R-Knoxville). This measure guarantees…

(NASHVILLE) — House Majority Leader Glen Casada (R-Thompson’s Station) today announced more than one million dollars in funding for school safety upgrades at academic institutions in District 63. The monies are a portion of approximately $35 million in budget funding — $25 million in one-time funding and $10 million in recurring grants — approved as part of…

(NASHVILLE) — Tennessee House Republicans scored a major healthcare victory for patients across the state with the announcement of the State Relief and Empowerment Waiver by the Trump Administration. The waiver will allow Tennessee to search for innovative solutions to address skyrocketing health insurance costs while signaling an opening to address the flaws in TennCare that have decreased access…

(NASHVILLE, Tenn.) — Tennessee House Speaker-Elect Glen Casada (R-Thompson’s Station), State Representative Bruce Griffey (R-Paris), House members, officials with the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA), and additional stakeholders will meet this week to discuss the infiltration of Asian Carp into Tennessee’s waterways. The open discussion will begin at 12:45 PM on Thursday, Dec. 20, 2018, and will be…

(NASHVILLE, Tenn.) – Tennessee House Speaker Glen Casada (R-Thompson’s Station) today named State Representative Matthew Hill (R-Jonesborough) Deputy Speaker of the Tennessee House of Representatives. Hill is one of the longest-tenured House members, having served since 2005. He is the first Northeast Tennessee lawmaker to serve in this position in at least the last 23 years. As Deputy Speaker,…

(NASHVILLE, Tenn.) — Tennessee House Speaker Glen Casada (R-Thompson’s Station) today named State Representative Michael Curcio (R-Dickson) Chairman of the newly created House Judiciary Committee. He previously served as Vice-Chairman of the House Criminal Justice Committee during the 110th Tennessee General Assembly. The 26-person House Judiciary Committee will be responsible for all criminal and civil laws; judicial proceedings; executors, administrators,…

(NASHVILLE, Tenn.) — Tennessee House Speaker Glen Casada (R-Thompson’s Station) today named State Representative Timothy Hill (R-Blountville) Chairman of the House Commerce Committee. Hill previously served as Majority Whip during the 110th General Assembly. The 18-person House Commerce Committee will be responsible for all matters pertaining to Tennessee commerce. This includes all laws related to business and utilities, as well…