Next week, the Tennessee General Assembly kicks off its 114th session, and I couldn't be more excited to get back to work for District 59. Representing you is a tremendous honor, and this year, with so many new faces joining us, we have a real opportunity to make meaningful progress and stop some of the…

After a tough election season in our divided country, I am focusing on the road ahead.  In District 59, just like in our state and our country, there are as many people happy as there are disappointed with the election results. However, as your elected state representative, I know that after the campaign ends and…

I hope you are enjoying the final weeks of summer and the start of the new school year. August has been yet another busy month both at the legislature and here in District 59. After reading a book recommended by my pastor, The Anxious Generation, I have been researching policies to help combat the youth mental health…

I hope everyone is having a great summer and staying cool (as possible) in this brutal heat.  If you’re like me, summer has been a mix of work and play. While my family and I have been savoring the final weeks of the season with poolside fun and camping in the beautiful Tennessee outdoors, I've…

The 113th General Assembly of the Tennessee Legislature has adjourned for the year, and I wanted to provide you with a summary of everything that has happened.   This year went smoother than last, but it was very challenging at times. I ran for office with the goal of helping people, giving back to my community…

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…