In these unprecedented times, we believe it’s important to listen to the people. As state and federal leadership take steps to start opening business back up and returning to a “new” normal, we value your opinions. Last week we released a survey to measure the viewpoints of our fellow Tennesseans on reopening our state. Below are…
Let’s celebrate the resurrection of our Savior and worship Him this weekend from the safety of our homes. We’ve compiled a list of local churches that are providing online services this weekend. May you and your family be blessed as we celebrate the Risen King together! From our family to yours, Happy Easter! Bedford County:…
(NASHVILLE), November 8, 2019 — State Senator Shane Reeves (R-Murfreesboro) made the following joint-statement regarding the announcement that Motlow State Community College will receive a major grant under provisions of the Governor’s Investment in Vocational Education (GIVE) Act. The Community College will receive $949,410 under the grant program for the project Teaching Innovative Learning Technologies…
Mental Health / Firearm Purchases – Creates greater cooperation between the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) and local authorities in order to prevent those with mental health issues from purchasing firearms. • Requires the TBI to notify local law enforcement within 24 hours when they properly identify that an individual identified as having a mental…
Juvenile Justice Reform – This begins needed reforms to strengthen families and communities in Tennessee, while promoting public safety and ensuring responsible and more effective use of the state’s limited resources. • It enacts the Juvenile Justice Reform Act of 2018, which will serve as a starting point for further reform, with $4.5 million allocated…
Reentry Program – Calls for an innovative pilot program to provide grants to local county sheriffs or probation departments that are successful in reducing recidivism. It provides $1 million in grants to fund a three-year successful reentry program in four Tennessee counties. Each year, about 5,000 Tennesseans leave our prisons after serving for crimes they…
Victims’ Rights/ Electronic Notification of Parole – Gives crime victims a choice to receive notifications electronically. Tennessee’s Victims’ Bill of Rights declares that victims and witnesses have the right to be notified by the Department of Correction of an offender’s parole hearing date and when that offender will be eligible for parole. • It permits…
Increase Victim Safety (No Contact Order) – Provides two ways to increase victim safety when a court finds there is probable cause to believe an alleged abuser either caused serious bodily injury to a victim of domestic abuse or used or displayed a deadly weapon. • Deletes the present requirement that a temporary order of…
Tuition Transparency and Accountability Act – Provides more transparency and accountability when it comes to tuition and fee hikes at the state’s colleges and universities. •Seeks to slow down tuition increases, which have risen by 125 percent over the past decade, by putting constant pressure on the process. Education is the roadway to the American…
Pharmacy Prescriptions for Refugees of Disasters – Authorizes a pharmacist in Tennessee, in good faith, to dispense prescription medication for up to 20 days to a patient who is displaced by a declared disaster. • Allows prescription information to be obtained from a prescription label, verbal medical order, verbal prescription order, or any other means…