News Articles
WZTV: Tennessee group weighs how to spend $3.88 billion in available federal funds The Federal Stimulus Accountability Group (FSAG) in Tennessee discussed how the state should use $3.88 billion available to the state as part of the federal American Rescue Plan (ARP). The state has the option of filing a claim for the federal funds […]
Economic Stimulation Across Tennessee
As Tennessee’s population continues to explode, so does business investment in the Volunteer State. The historic explosion of private industry investment this year began with LG Energy Solution and General Motors’ join venture, Ultium Cells, LLC. In April, they announced the single largest economic development investment in the history of Tennessee totaling $2.3 billion. Ultium […]
Happenings Around the Hill
As the Tennessee General Assembly’s annual legislative session nears, members are beginning to set their sights on top priorities for the upcoming session. The bipartisan House Select Committee on Redistricting held its first meeting on September 8th. The Senate’s bipartisan redistricting committee was announced earlier this month and is expected to hold its first meeting […]
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Washington Examiner: Ending vehicle emissions tests hailed as victory for Tennessee taxpayers Tennessee residents in Hamilton, Rutherford, Sumner, Williamson and Wilson counties no longer will have to complete emissions tests on their vehicles, starting Jan. 14. The emissions change came after the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency approved changes to Tennessee’s air quality plan. The news […]
Infrastructure in Tennessee
In May 2021, the Hernando de Soto bridge, along Interstate 40, which serves as the primary connector between Memphis and Arkansas, was closed down. The closure was prompted by a significant crack in the bridge, jeopardizing its integrity. After 5 months of repair work on the bridge, it was reopened on August 3rd. Though many […]
August Happenings Around the Hill
Happenings Around the Hill In August, the Joint Government Operations Committee, Government Operations Subcommittees, Fiscal Review Committee, and the Study Committee on Refugee Issues all convened for their respective regularly scheduled meetings. Additionally, a multitude of notable announcements from state officials were made during August. Department of Finance & Administration Commissioner Butch Eley announced […]
Learning Loss in Tennessee
Governor Lee, Tennessee Department of Education Commissioner Penny Schwinn, Speaker of the House Cameron Sexton, Senate Majority Leader Jack Johnson, and education stakeholders convened for a press conference Monday, August 2nd to announce the Spring 2021 Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program (TCAP) state-level results, which revealed the following: English Language Arts: A decline in overall English […]
July News Around the Capitol
July developed into the busiest month for legislators since adjourning in May. The month began by dozens of new laws taking effect on July 1st, many of which pertain to criminal justice and education. While laws were taking effect, Speaker of the House and 2021-2022 Southern Legislative Conference Chair, Cameron Sexton and his team were […]
June News around Tennessee State Government
Since passing a $42+ million budget in May, activity around Capitol Hill in Nashville has been relatively quiet. While the Hill has been mostly quiet, the Joint Government Operations Committee, its respective Subcommittees, and the Fiscal Review Committee continue to hold regularly scheduled monthly meetings to weigh in on various rules, state procurement contracts, and […]