JONESBOROUGH, Tenn. (WJHL) — Three Northeast Tennessee lawmakers publicly called for the end of the state’s certificate of need certificate of need law, after passing reforms this legislative session. State Representatives David Hawk (R-Greeneville), Timothy Hill (R-Bloutnville) and Bud Hulsey (R-Kingsport) answered healthcare policy questions as part of an Americans for Prosperity-hosted panel Saturday. The […]
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL) — All Tennessee state representatives in News Channel 11’s viewing area voted for a bill that would allow teachers to conceal carry. The bill passed the Republican-controlled House in a 68-28 vote Tuesday with two members voting “present not voting.” The Senate passed it earlier this month. Area lawmakers were among those […]
One lawmaker is hoping to bring back a bill that would grant the state the authority to reject certain federal rules, statues, executive orders or court decisions.
The bill received unanimous support in the Tennessee Senate during the last session, but a few stragglers in the House had issues with an exception in the legislation.