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Legislation gives highly-trained school staff option to carry a concealed firearm to protect school
The Senate passed legislation this week to give approved teachers with specialty training more tools to protect themselves and their
State Senator Ken Yager pursues initiatives to help Sunbright recovery
Today, State Senator Ken Yager (R-Kingston) announced efforts to pursue initiatives to help with recovery efforts in Sunbright, Tennessee. On
Tennessee VICTIMS Act advances unanimously through committees
The Tennessee Violent Incident Clearance and Technological Investigative Methods Support (VICTIMS) Act, sponsored by Senator Ed Jackson (R-Jackson) and Representative
Senate Republicans protect Second Amendment and promote firearm safety as session end nears
(NASHVILLE) This week, Senate Republicans advanced measures to protect constitutional rights, improve public safety and educate Tennessee children on the
Curbing illegal immigration and improving public safety highlight the week
(NASHVILLE) - This week on Capitol Hill lawmakers were hard at work passing meaningful legislation to improve the lives of
Knoxville lawmakers discuss report on the potential need for a new mental health hospital in East Tennessee
(KNOXVILLE) At a press conference on March 22, 2024, Knoxville lawmakers announced a recently released report from the Tennessee Department
Public and school safety, protecting Second Amendment rights highlight the week
(NASHVILLE) – The Senate Education Committee concluded its business this week, with four of five Senate standing committees now closed.
Senate Republicans take major steps to protect children from danger online
The Transportation and Safety Committee concluded its business for the year, while several other committees set their final calendars.  All
School choice takes center stage as committees work toward final calendars
(NASHVILLE) - Lawmakers were hard at work this week, as the Senate is in full swing. The Senate Energy, Agriculture
Senate advanced legislation to crack down on crime and hold criminals accountable
(NASHVILLE) This week, Senate Republicans advanced several bills to increase penalties for criminals, specifically repeat offenders and criminals who target