Our fight here at the General Assembly against Governor Lee's voucher scheme intensified this past week, as my colleagues and I are once again renewing our call for the resignation of Dept. of Education Commissioner Lizzette Reynolds.
We have serious concerns about the Commissioner’s qualifications for the job, as state law mandates that the Education…
Yesterday was the official house bill filing deadline for the Spring 2024 Session of the 113th General Assembly — which means legislators have finalized their legislative agenda for the session and are getting started on turning ideas into law. …
From our family to yours, we wanted to wish everyone a Happy Holidays! It’s hard to believe 2023 is winding down from what has been a busy year. We will be taking time off to enjoy Christmas with our family and friends next week and hope you are able to celebrate the holidays with…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 8/30/2023:
NASHVILLE—State Rep. Caleb Hemmer (D-Nashville) has announced that he will be donating his legislative per diem from the recently adjourned Special Session on Public Safety to two local non-profit organizations.
“I cannot in any good conscience accept a salary for a week of unproductive disputes, wasted resources, and not a single bill…
Since the legislature adjourned earlier this year, I have been tirelessly preparing for the Governor's Special Session on Public Safety that begins August 21st. I have held numerous meetings with constituents as well as with the Governor and his staff, Law Enforcement Officers, TBI, District Attorneys, Gun Safety and Mental Health Advocates. I have also…
It's been a busy Summer so far. I’ve been busy touring the district, attending meetings, and responding to constituents' concerns. This month alone, I have toured Cheekwood, Travelers Rest, and the campus of Nashville State Community College. Additionally, to prepare me and my colleagues for the upcoming Special Session on Public Safety, I have been…
This month, we’ve received a lot of exciting news on different projects in District 59 that are receiving state and federal funding. I’m proud to have worked with several of my colleagues and Tennessee agencies to secure these dollars, and I look forward to seeing these projects come to fruition.
District 59 Projects Funded: $36.8M
$1.2M…
The legislature officially adjourned for the year on Friday, April 21st. I believe I'm speaking for all Tennesseans by saying that this year’s session could've and should've been handled better. Legislators should have an extremely high bar for their conduct to fulfill our responsibility to our districts and the state. I voted no to adjourn…
When I ran to represent District 59 in the state house, never in a million years did I picture my first few months in office would look like this. Tennessee was thrown into the national spotlight after the horrific school shooting at the Covenant School and the subsequent assault on democracy through the expulsion of…
Early voting is the best way to cast your vote.
Early voting hours:
Tuesday, October 25, 8 a.m. - 7 p.m. Wednesday, October 26, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Thursday, October 27, 8 a.m. - 7 p.m. Friday, October 28, 8 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Saturday, October 29, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday,…