Van Buren Attorney Says Individual Court Cost Over Estimated
Van Buren County’s attorney said the General Assembly’s Fiscal Review Committee has over estimated the cost of giving the county its own general sessions court. Attorney Howard Upchurch told Commissioners Tuesday night that Van Buren is the only county statewide to share its general sessions judge. Van Buren and White County currently split one judge. […]
Representative Windle Reacts To Parton Declining Statue
Representative John Mark Windle said he respects Dolly Parton’s decision to turn down a statue of her on capitol grounds. Windle said support for a Parton statue was unanimous in the state house and senate. He said Parton’s support of underprivileged Tennesseans, education and overall compassion led legislators to try and honor her. “She provided […]
Rural Infrastructure Funding In Governor’s Budget Proposal
Governor Bill Lee is proposing $21 million to prepare rural counties for businesses relocating to Tennessee. State Senator Paul Bailey said he anticipates local agencies being able to tap into the funding to create the needed infrastructure. “To get site-ready, pad-ready sites to do some recruiting of industry to come in,” Bailey said. “So, the […]
Potential For Federal Stimulus Postpones School Funding Decision
The Tennessee General Assembly did not decide on BEP funding during its special session last week, because it wants to wait State Senator Paul Bailey said there’s some thought the Biden Administration might address school funding in this pandemic year. “Washington has signaled that they may send down some additional funding for school districts,” Bailey […]
Senator Bailey, Bowling Appointed To Senate Roles
Senator Paul Bailey has been reappointed to his role as Commerce and Labor Committee Chairman for this year’s General Assembly. Lt. Governor Randy McNally said this about his reappointment of Bailey. “Paul Bailey is a business owner and a conservative,” McNally said. “He intimately understands the needs of entrepreneurs and employers as well as workers […]
Addressing Learning Loss Important To House Speaker
Learning gaps and BEP funding are the main concerns in education leading into next month’s 112th Tennessee General Assembly. Governor Bill Lee has reportedly considered calling a special session to address these pandemic related challenges before the main session begins. House Speaker Cameron Sexton said learning loss is a point of concern. “I think there […]
