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.
Read moreUpdate on Senator Kerry Roberts
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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.
Read moreSenator Kerry Roberts named Tennessee Senate’s Top Taxpayer Hero by Americans for Prosperity
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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.
Read moreSen. Roberts and Rep. Reedy Announce Major Grant for McEwen to Improve Sewer System
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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.
Read moreSen. Roberts Elected Vice Chair of SLC's Fiscal Affairs & Government Operations Committee
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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).
Read moreSen. Roberts Receives Perfect Voting Record on Key Issues for Small Businesses
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Contact: Molly Gormley 615-741-8760
Nashville (July 24, 2020) – State Senator Kerry Roberts (R-Springfield) has achieved a 100% small business voting record from the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) for the 2019-2020 legislative sessions.
“NFIB thanks Senator Roberts for supporting key small business bills that were presented on the Senate floor in 2019 and 2020,” NFIB Tennessee State Director Jim Brown said. “Kerry Roberts was a perfect eight for eight on those votes, a very strong record of supporting independent businesses in his district and statewide.”
Read more2020 Legislative Session Wrap-up
Tennessee General Assembly passes legislation to mitigate effects of COVID-19 in one of the toughest budget years in state history
Lawmakers pass historic legislation to protect the unborn
Contact: Darlene Schlicher (615) 741-6336 [email protected] or Molly Gormley (615) 741-8760 [email protected]
NASHVILLE (July 20, 2020) -- The second session of the 111th Tennessee General Assembly adjourned on June 19, 2020 to become a part of Tennessee history. The 2020 legislative session was overshadowed by one of the toughest budget years in Tennessee history due to the effects of the novel coronavirus COVID-19. The legislative session will also be known for passage of a comprehensive and historic law that protects the life of unborn children, including prohibiting abortions when a fetal heartbeat exists.
Read moreGovernor's Press Release March 12, 2020
Gov. Bill Lee Issues Executive Order Declaring State of Emergency in Response to COVID-19
Order will free up funds, resources to help combat coronavirus spread
Contact: Gillum Ferguson (615) 253-4516 or email: [email protected]
For Immediate Release: March 12, 2020
NASHVILLE – Today, Governor Bill Lee issued Executive Order No. 14 declaring a state of emergency in Tennessee to facilitate the treatment and containment of COVID-19.
Read moreCapitol Hill Week March 12, 2020
Senate Judiciary Committee passes major criminal justice reform legislation
Contact: Darlene Schlicher (615) 741-6336 or email: [email protected]
For Immediate Release: March 12, 2020
NASHVILLE – The Senate Judiciary Committee passed major criminal justice reform legislation this week with approval of two key bills in Governor Bill Lee’s legislative package. This includes legislation streamlining and appropriately leveraging alternatives to incarceration, namely Recovery Courts and felony probation. The bill is sponsored by Senate Republican Leader Jack Johnson (R-Franklin), Senate Republican Caucus Chairman Ken Yager (R-Kingston), and Senator Steven Dickerson (R-Nashville).
Read moreCapitol Hill Week March 5, 2020
Lawmakers work to provide resources to tornado victims
Contact: Darlene Schlicher (615) 741-6336 or email: [email protected]
For Immediate Release: March 5, 2020
NASHVILLE -- Passage of key legislation in the Senate Judiciary Committee, including comprehensive pro-life legislation to prohibit abortion when a fetal heartbeat exists, topped a busy week on Capitol Hill. Senate committees also heard updates from various officials of state government regarding the emergency response to help victims of the devastating tornadoes and storms that ripped through Tennessee in the early hours of Tuesday morning.
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