Keisling: State Overdue Protecting Law Enforcement
Tennessee’s new Back The Blue Act makes it a felony to assault a law enforcement officer, a local state representative said it is about time. State Representative Kelly Keisling sponsored the act as part of the 2024 legislative session. The bill increased the penalty from a class A misdemeanor to a class E felony. “We […]
Law Passes Limiting Personal Property Seizures By TWRA
A new law prohibiting the state’s wildlife resources agency from seizing personal property without due process has been signed by Governor Bill Lee. The legislation was pushed through the house by State Representative Kelly Keisling. Keisling said the law focuses on vehicles and trailers. “The way this thing was set up TWRA could just confiscate […]
Keisling Honors Two Clay County Families With Road Dedications
State Representative Kelly Keisling traveled to Clay County Wednesday dedicating two roadways to the Rich and Plumlee families. The mile stretch starting at 9456 Clay County Highway in Moss now known as John “Mock” Rich Korean War Veteran Highway. Daughter Dianna Kincaid said it was a special day to see the road sign revealed. “My […]
Keisling Invites Pickett Co Reps To Visit General Assembly
State Representative Kelly Keisling stopped by the Byrdstown City Council and Pickett County Board of Education meetings Monday night to invite the members to the General Assembly. Keisling said every two years, he visits and extends the invitation along with a gift bag with the most recent copy of the Tennessee Blue Book. “I wish […]
