Williams: Glad To Have 2026 State Budget Passed
State Representative Ryan Williams said he is glad to have the $59.8 billion state budget for fiscal year 2026 passed. State Representative Ryan Williams was at the forefront of the budget as Governor Bill Lee appointed Williams as the chair of the Finance, Ways, and Means budget subcommittee. Williams said though the budget is passed, […]
Williams: Governor’s Plans To Help Rural Areas Positive
Governor Bill Lee’s new state budget includes an estimated $146 million to invest in rural communities across Tennessee. State Representative Ryan Williams said the Upper Cumberland will be in the mix for some of the funding. The Governor’s proposals include money for infrastructure improvements and low-cost housing. “The key here really is to create different […]
Proposed Sales Tax Bill Could Help Local Entities In UC
State Representative Ryan Williams told members of Putnam County’s Joint Economic and Community Development Board Thursday, a new bill could provide help with local infrastructure. The legislator will discuss the bill next week, which would allow local governments to raise sales tax rates in order to create funding for infrastructure projects. Williams said part of […]
Williams Honored By State Hospitals Association
The Tennessee Hospital Association awarded State Representative Ryan Williams the 2024 Hospital Hero Award at Cookeville Regional Medical Center Wednesday. The award recognizes lawmakers who prioritize policy issues that contribute to the health and wellness of Tennesseans through support for hospitals. Williams advocated for financial relief for hospitals and secured over $110 million in funding […]
State Reimburses Cookeville, Putnam For Sales Tax Revenue
A sales tax reporting issue has been corrected and some $636,000 in revenue on the way to Putnam County from last year’s summer’s sales tax holiday. Cookeville City Manager James Mills said the Tennessee Department of Revenue reimbursed the lost money. The issue began with August tax receipts, the first month of the sales tax […]
Williams Plans To Revive Concealed Carry For School Personnel Bill
State Representative Ryan Williams said he plans to revive a bill during this legislative session that would allow school personnel to carry concealed firearms on school grounds. Williams said he first started work on the bill several years ago. Williams said the bill has already passed three committees with a super majority. “Those places where […]
Williams Taking A Wait And See Approach To School Voucher Bill
State Representative Ryan Williams said he is taking a “wait and see” approach to Governor Bill Lee’s proposed private school voucher expansion. The Education Freedom Scholarship Act would provide up to 20,000 students $7,075 yearly in tax dollars to attend a private or home school. Williams said he is waiting to make a full assessment […]
Representative Williams Says Sports Authority Board Bill Is About Finances, Not Politics
State Representative Ryan Williams said his bill to reconstitute the boards of directors for sports authorities specific to Davidson County impacts more than the Nashville area. The bill would give the state majority control over the board that manages sport venues such as Nissan Stadium and Bridgestone Arena. Williams said as proposed, 10 out of […]
Rep. Williams Working With Farris On Ideas For School Safety Legislation
State Representative Ryan Williams working with Putnam County Sheriff Eddie Farris on legislation for safer schools. Williams said they are in the early stages of exploring ways for state funding to fortify schools. “We even looked into some ideas about a system by which you can have check points for SROs to make sure they […]
State Representative Williams Sponsors Bill To Support Alzheimer’s Patient Families
A new three-year pilot program that would provide a short break for Alzheimer’s caregivers has been signed into law by Governor Bill Lee. State Representative Ryan Williams said the bill would provide four hours of respite care for family members caring for an Alzheimer’s patient. “The reason why we think it is worth using state […]
