Too often, students put in hard work in one college program only to be told that they cannot retain their credits if they transfer into another. That’s why we passed a law last session to create a new transfer pathway that guarantees students will retain their credits.
Skip the long lines on November 3 and vote early today. Early voting starts today and runs through October 29. Bring your ID, find your polling location, and cast your ballot.
Today we celebrate 251 years of the finest naval force the world has ever known. To all who wear the uniform and all who have worn it, thank you for your service and your sacrifice.
Recently, Tennessee received $1 billion in federal funding through the Rural Health Transformation Program. These dollars will be used to fill in the gaps and meet the needs of our rural communities who are woefully underserved right now.
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Healing is possible, and no one has to walk such a dark and difficult road alone. If you need support, text START to 88788 or call 1-800-799-7233.
Today is a reminder that investing in children is the best investment we can make. Here's to healthier kids and a brighter future for our state. Happy National Child Health Day.
Tennessee maintains a AAA bond rating, the highest from all three credit rating agencies. That only comes with conservative leadership and strong fiscal policy. It’s an honor to steward your tax dollars; we are committed to cutting taxes and spending to make your dollars count.
This month we honor the resilience of breast cancer survivors and stand with the families still fighting. Voting "yes" on last session's biomarker bill was one way I worked to bring earlier detection and better outcomes to our state.
Over the past year, our friends in Memphis have seen tremendous success from the Memphis Safe Task Force, bringing federal, state, and local agencies together to tackle crime. Now, the TBI will bring the same heft across the state through the Tennessee Safe Initiative Task Force.
The Veterans of Foreign Wars has given a voice to those who defended our freedom on foreign soil. Today we honor that legacy and the ongoing work VFW members do to support veterans and their families.
Hunting and fishing are more than hobbies in Tennessee. They are family traditions, local economies, and a way of life. Happy National Hunting and Fishing Day!
I am honored to have the endorsement of the Tennessee Police Benevolent Association. I have always stood with our law enforcement officers, and I am grateful to have earned the trust of this organization.
Protecting our kids comes first. This year, we delivered $10 million in school safety grants that will be used to keep children out of harm’s way across the state.
I'm grateful to live in a state that isn't afraid to pause and pray. Today is Tennessee's Day of Prayer, Humility and Fasting. Join me in asking the Lord for wisdom and grace over our state.
Throughout America’s 250 years, our nation’s leaders have called our people together in prayer.
Today, I invite all Tennesseans to join @MariaLeeTN and me as we pause to acknowledge our blessings and seek God's guidance for our state in the days ahead.
Since 1947, the Air Force has stood as a shield above our nation. I am proud of my own father’s service as an airman, flying a B-24 on D-Day in WWII and being awarded the distinguished Flying Cross and Air Medal. Happy Birthday to the fighters who serve with skill and honor.
A government of laws, not of men. That founding idea still anchors everything we do. Today we honor the Constitution that makes the American experiment so special.
Last session, we allocated $320 million for public safety initiatives across Tennessee. Republicans in Nashville are committed to law and order, and that begins with funding law enforcement and other public safety initiatives.