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Proposals to amend state constitution advance: Measures protecting public safety, prohibiting state property taxes, and guaranteeing victims’ rights among those...
(NASHVILLE) February 23,  2024, This week, the Senate advanced three proposals aimed at amending the Tennessee Constitution. Giving judges more discretion to
School safety, education and helping children highlight the week
(NASHVILLE) February 15, 2024 - On Capitol Hill this week, Senate committees were in full swing.  In the first week of
Governor emphasizes fiscal responsibility and education in State of the State address
(NASHVILLE) This week Governor Bill Lee delivered his sixth State of the State address on Monday evening in a joint
Sen. Yager announces Kingston slated to receive new historic state park at Ft. Southwest Point in governor’s budget proposal
(NASHVILLE) – State Senator Ken Yager (R-Kingston) today announced Roane County is slated to receive a new state park at
Senators work to file legislation ahead of deadline
(NASHVILLE) February 1, 2024 - This week lawmakers worked diligently to file all their legislation with the Senate Clerk’s office
Lawmakers return to Capitol Hill after week-long extreme weather delay
(NASHVILLE) - The General Assembly postponed official business and state offices closed last week after record-breaking amounts of snow and
General Assembly returns to Capitol Hill to begin work of 2024 Legislative Session
(NASHVILLE) January 11, 2024 – The 2024 legislative session of the 113th General Assembly is up and running, and the
Senate suspends business in recognition of Covenant School attack, commits to focus on school safety
(NASHVILLE) March 31, 2023 – Like all Tennesseans, the Senate is mourning the horrific and senseless attack on Covenant School,
Republican legislation advances to strengthen 2nd Amendment protections and pro-life laws
Judiciary Committee advances legislation to expand permitless carry law (NASHVILLE) March 24, 2023 –  The Senate Judiciary Committee voted to
Senate focuses on improving outcomes for Tennessee children
(NASHVILLE) March 17, 2023 -- The Senate advanced many bills this week, highlighted by legislation to improve outcomes for Tennessee