Bailey Highlights Key Legislative Reforms As Part Of Session
Immigration reform and school choice highlight the work by the State Legislature this session, according to State Senator Paul Bailey. “Well, I think the biggest takeaway from this session was the fact that we came to Nashville and we passed a lot of legislation dealing with immigration issues, passed legislation to try to help reform […]
Bailey Expresses Legislative Hurdles For Monterey Position
State legislators facing committee deadlines to approve a charter change that would allow Monterey to establish a new city administrator position. State Senator Paul Bailey said he received the town’s resolution this week and immediately forwarded it to the legislative legal team for drafting. The proposal must clear the state and local committee before reaching […]
Portobello America Celebrates Grand Opening In Baxter Tuesday
Portobello America hosted an opening ceremony Tuesday, celebrating the company’s history and its new partnership with Tennessee, Putnam County and Baxter. “It’s a great moment for us,” Portobello CEO Cezar Gomez Jr. said. “I would like to thank you very much. Without this partnership with the state and the community this wouldn’t be possible. This […]
Sen. Bailey Recognized As Putnam County Friend Of The Fair At Luncheon
Senator Paul Bailey awarded Friend of the Fair in Putnam County, only the second time the award has been given. Fair Board President John Allen said the award began 14 years ago. He said Bailey aids the fair every single year by providing the large trailer that keeps the fair’s $25,000 worth of beverages cool. […]
Legislators Join Putnam Chamber For State Of The State Luncheon
Infrastructure, mental health, and education among the topics of discussion at the first State of the State Luncheon. Representative Paul Bailey was among the legislators present at Cookeville’s Leslie Town Center Thursday to provide updates on current projects and future initiatives to business leaders in the community. He said the luncheon helps him connect directly […]
State Legislators Want Direct Constituent Input Before Public Safety Special Session Held
State legislators will step back to consider how to move forward with potential firearm legislation and public safety. Governor Bill Lee announced two weeks ago that the General Assembly would meet in a special session to discuss those topics. He said there is broad agreement that dangerous, unstable individuals who intend to harm themselves or […]
New White County State Park Funded By Legislature
The Scott’s Gulf State Park in White County will become a reality over the next several years, after the State Legislature funded the project. State Senator Paul Bailey and other local leaders pushed for the $27 million plus to build a visitor’s center, roadways and parking for the new wilderness park. The legislature approved the […]
Williams Working With Bailey On New Right-Of-Way Bill
Representative Ryan Williams is collaborating with Senator Paul Bailey on a new right-of-way bill Williams said that they are exploring legislation that would have local planning and zoning departments do Nollan-Dolan testing on right-of-ways. He said that it helps cities and counties understand how much of right-of-way is necessary and whether it should be at […]
Paul Bailey Wants Medical Services To Offer Religious Exemption For Vaccine
State Senator Paul Bailey has urged medical service providers across the state to grant religious exemptions to employees for the COVID-19 vaccine. Bailey sites page 42 of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) rules for the reasoning. The rule applies Federal anti-discrimination laws to medical providers. The rule states that any entity must […]
Cumberland Mountain State Park Unveils Historical Cabin Renovations
Cumberland Mountain State Park unveiled its new cabin renovations on Monday. The cabins were fully restored to their original rustic look while adding the amenities of modern convenience. There were even original furnishings returned to the cabins, while the rest were handmade to replicate the cane and hickory style from when the cabins were first […]
