February 4, 2022 Legislative Update

This week's headlines include the State of the State, economic recovery, a Tennessee Supreme Court nominee, and more.

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January 21, 2022 Legislative Update

This week's headlines include redistricting maps, waterways and barges, truck driver shortages, and more.

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January 14, 2022 Legislative Update

This update covers redistricting maps, revenues, highway safety, and more.

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2022 Legislative Session Preview

This preview of the 112th General Assembly includes the state budget, tax relief, education funding, redistricting, access to quality healthcare and mental health services, labor shortages, and more.

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Media Advisory: Details for 100-mile ride for flood victims

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Senator Roberts announces details for 100-mile bicycle ride this Sunday to raise money and awareness for victims of flooding in Humphreys County

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 26, 2021
CONTACT:  Darlene Schlicher 615-741-5336

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – State Senator Kerry Roberts (R-Springfield) announced today the final details for his 100-mile bicycle ride to raise money and awareness for victims of the deadly August flooding in Humphreys County. His ride will begin at the Robertson County Courthouse and end at the Humphreys County Courthouse in time for Halloween in Downtown Waverly.

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Senator Roberts calls for a Special Session

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CONTACT:  Molly Gormley (615) 741-8760

Nashville, Tennessee (September 15, 2021) - On Tuesday, State Senator Kerry Roberts (R-Springfield) sent a letter to Lt. Governor Randy McNally requesting a special session take place of the Tennessee General Assembly. Roberts' letter explains that numerous constituents have reached out requesting a special session.

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Update on Senator Kerry Roberts

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CONTACT: DARLENE SCHLICHER 615-741-6336

NASHVILLE, Tennessee (October 23, 2020) — Many of you have asked for an update regarding Senator Kerry Roberts (R - Springfield) related to the subarachnoid hemorrhage he experienced on Friday, October 9th.

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Senator Kerry Roberts named Tennessee Senate’s Top Taxpayer Hero by Americans for Prosperity

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CONTACT:  DARLENE SCHLICHER 615- 741-6336

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (September 17, 2020) – State Senator Kerry Roberts (R-Springfield) has been named a Taxpayer Hero by an independent legislative watchdog group that advocates for economic freedom and other issues of importance to Tennesseans.   Roberts led the Tennessee Senate in the Americans for Prosperity-Tennessee (AFP-TN) scorecard, which evaluates some of the most impactful bills from the 2019-20 legislative sessions.

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Sen. Roberts and Rep. Reedy Announce Major Grant for McEwen to Improve Sewer System

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CONTACT:  Molly Gormley (615) 741-8760

(NASHVILLE), September 15, 2020 – State Senator Kerry Roberts (R-Springfield) and Representative Jay Reedy (R-Erin) announced today that McEwen will receive $490,001 in a Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) to make improvements to the sewer system.

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Sen. Roberts Elected Vice Chair of SLC's Fiscal Affairs & Government Operations Committee

For Immediate Release

Contact:  Darlene Schlicher (615) 741-6336

NASHVILLE (September 14, 2020) - Tennessee Senator Kerry Roberts (R-Springfield), Chairman of the Senate Government Operations Committee, was recently elected vice chair of the Fiscal Affairs and Government Operations Committee of the Southern Legislative Conference (SLC). 

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