Williams Wants Find Way To Change Real Estate Tax Issue
Representative Ryan Williams said he plans to work this summer and fall to find a way to allow counties to keep some of the money the state collects for real estate sales. Williams said he has been working on this issue for five years. Williams said, as it stands right now, the state receives all […]
Legislators Proud Of Accomplishments As Session Ends
Tennessee lawmakers going home after the legislative session ended Tuesday and local representatives called the session successful. Ryan Williams said he is proud of the amount of money earmarked for the Upper Cumberland region for roads. Williams said the region is getting $340 million over the next ten years. Williams said expanding Interstate 40 up […]
Williams: Allowing Teachers To Carry Weapons A Deterrent
The Tennessee House could take up the bill this week allowing faculty and staff to carry concealed weapons on K-12 campuses. State Representative Ryan Williams said staffers would be required to have an enhanced carry permit, provide an additional fingerprint, and undergo 40 hours of active shooter training. He said they would also need to […]
Williams Introduces Bill Based On Cookeville Panhandling History
State Representative Ryan Williams has introduced a bill to answer safety concerns for panhandlers in the Cookeville area. Williams said he communicated with Putnam County Sheriff Eddie Farris and Cookeville Police Chief Randy Evans while drafting it. “So the goal of this bill is just to give law enforcement the ability to be able to […]
State Bill Could Expand Open Meeting Act Rules For Local Gov.
Tennessee’s Local Government Committee is proposing legislation that could extend virtual meeting options for local governments. The County Commission bill is similar to the one that allows schools boards to meet electronically. As long as the public has access to the quorum at a physical location, the meeting can proceed virtually. State Representative Ryan Williams […]
