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(NASHVILLE) The 113th General Assembly wrapped up its business for the 2023 legislative session on Friday, April 21 and adjourned for the year. The session was highlighted by a record investment in school safety, major tax relief for small businesses and families, and new plans to improve transportation and infrastructure …

Tennessee needs at least $62.9 billion worth of public infrastructure improvements during the five-year period of July 2021 to June 2026—a $1.2 billion (2.0%) increase from the year before— this according to a new report by the Tennessee Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations Infrastructure needs for Transportation and Utilities increased …

NASHVILLE – (January 30) State Senator Paul Bailey (R-Sparta) and Representative Johnny Garrett (R-Goodlettsville) today filed the James ‘Dustin’ Samples Act, which seeks to reduce stigma and provide support for firefighters following a post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) diagnosis. The bill is named in honor of Captain James ‘Dustin’ Samples of …

WASHINGTON – Today, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced its intent to extend the REAL ID full enforcement date by 24 months, from May 3, 2023, to May 7, 2025. Under the new regulations published to execute this change, states will now have additional time to ensure their residents …

Grants will assist with local infrastructure, housing and safety improvements NASHVILLE, Tenn. –Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee and Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Stuart McWhorter recently approved $27.3 million in Community Development Block Grants (CDBG), which will assist communities with infrastructure improvements, housing rehabilitations and health and safety initiatives. …

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee Governor Bill Lee and Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development (TNECD) Commissioner Stuart McWhorter announced today that the state will award $446,770,282 in grants for the expansion of internet access across the state of Tennessee. In total, the broadband infrastructure grants will provide broadband access …

Penny Schwinn Governor Bill Lee and Tennessee Department of Education Commissioner Dr. Penny Schwinn on Thursday officially unveiled their new plan to fund public schools. They call the new formula the “Tennessee Investment in Student Achievement” (TISA) and say that it is based on each individual student’s needs. If approved …

Online Car Conundrums: How To Avoid Used Car Scams (antifraudnews.com) TDCI Urges Tennesseans to Be Vigilant: Conduct Research, Always Use Licensed Sales Professionals NASHVILLE — With tax season in full swing, Tennessee consumers who have been waiting for the “green light” on buying a new or pre-owned vehicle may likely use …

Governor Lee’s Historic Budget Proposal Provides Increased Protection and Safety for Tennessee Consumers NASHVILLE – Tennessee Governor Bill Lee made historic proposals in his 2022-23 budget that will further improve Tennessee’s standing as a national leader for law enforcement, firefighter training, and consumer protection. During Governor Lee’s fourth State of the …

Tennessee Republican legislators presented their official maps for Tennessee’s US House districts. These maps displayed Republicans’ clear, intentional strategy to divide cities and communities to protect their own interests. Most egregious is the division of Davidson County into three congressional districts. The maps also include splits in Shelby County, Williamson …