Local Legislators Returning To Nashville For Special Session
Local lawmakers returning to Nashville this week for a special session to redraw all nine of the state’s congressional districts. That follows a Supreme Court ruling regarding district balance and the Voting Rights Act. State Representative Michael Hale said the timing of the session creates difficulties for candidates who have already invested significant resources into […]
Senator Bailey Raises $55,000 To Support UC Food Banks
With the Government shutdown limiting SNAP benefits, Senator Paul Bailey is making an impact by raising an estimated $55,000 for Upper Cumberland Food Banks. Bailey, along with Representative Ryan Williams and Representative Michael Hale, were able to raise the funds in just one hour. An estimated 20,635 residents across Cumberland, Jackson, Overton, Bledsoe, Putnam, and […]
DeKalb Breaks Ground On New Health Department Building
Shovels hit the dirt in DeKalb County Wednesday, as the new Health Department building project celebrated its ground breaking. DeKalb County Health Department Director Michael Railling said the Health Department had some 6,000 visits over the last year. Railling said the department outgrew the old building, and its modern replacement will be better equipped to […]
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 […]
40th District Rep Hale Set For Town Hall Forums In Dekalb, Jackson Counties
40th District Representative Michael Hale will hold the third of four town hall meetings Tuesday night, as he visits with constituents in Dekalb County. Hale said the tour gives him the chance to update residents about the work going on in Nashville. He said the most common question so far has been the financial stability […]
Rep. Hale Files Bill For Food Item Sales Tax Holiday For Seniors
40th District Representative Michael Hale has filed a bill that would include the sale of food items and food ingredients for individuals 70 or older during sales tax holidays. Hale said House Bill 243 aims to include those items in a 90-day sales tax holiday with license plate fees. He said he felt a responsibility […]
Rep. Hale: Swearing-In Process “Humbling And An Honor”
One newly sworn-in legislator calls his experience, “humbling.” Representative Michael Hale was elected in November to serve District 40. After a long and strenuous campaign process, Hale said being surrounded by his colleagues to be sworn in is an experience he will never forget. “And to be sitting in a place that only a few […]
