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State House Summary

Written by Administrator

26 January 2012

House Lawmakers Targeting Jobs and Economic Development, Await Governor’s State of the State Address Next Week

As the General Assembly awaits the State of the State Address from Governor Haslam, House legislators are busy filing legislation to help pave the way for job growth in Tennessee’s private sector. This focus on economic development is expected to dovetail with the priorities of the Haslam Administration.

Throughout 2011, lawmakers met with business leaders and concerned citizens about ways to remove government hurdles to economic growth in the State. The House Majority Leader, Representative Gerald McCormick (R—Chattanooga), appointed a task force to hold hearings on the issue.

When asked about the expected priorities of the General Assembly, Representative Ryan Haynes (R—Knoxville) stated in an interview this week, “I think you will find this General Assembly will be one of the most business-friendly there has ever been for the business community.” He continued, “Additionally, we have a pro-business Governor leading us who has proposed a number of innovative ideas to encourage growth in the private sector. Together, we are putting the number one priority for Tennesseans—job growth—at the top of our list.”

Last Updated ( Thursday, 26 January 2012 23:31 )

Rep. Kevin Brooks Bradley County Redistricting Statement

Written by Administrator

10 January 2012

This week in Nashville we begin the process of Redistricting in Tennessee. Although the maps for the House 24th District remain unchanged, both the Senate and Congressional districts are proposed to change.

The residents of Bradley County have overwhelmingly voiced their dislike of the proposed changes. Additionally, both the Bradley County Commission and the Bradley County Republican Party have passed unanimous Resolutions supporting Bradley County to be left intact in the new redistricting.

We live in a democracy. The sovereignty of this great Republic is the voice of the people. The people have spoken and they do not wish for Bradley County to be split.

Chairman Rep. Eric Watson, my colleague in Bradley County will offer an Amendment, which I have co-signed. The amendment simply places Bradley as a whole, back in the 3rd Congressional District. We are the party of Lincoln. In his Gettysburg Address, President Lincoln famously reminded our country that we should never let this 'government of the people, by the people and for the people' perish from the earth.

The people of Bradley County are speaking. We are listening.

Last Updated ( Tuesday, 10 January 2012 21:14 )

Brooks named TNCO ‘Legislator of Year’

Written by Administrator

20 October 2011

Via Cleveland Daily Banner - Rick Norton

State Rep. Kevin Brooks, R-Cleveland representing the 24th Legislative District, today was named 2011 Legislator of the Year by Tennessee Community Organizers during the group’s Annual Awards of Excellence Luncheon and Ceremony in Murfreesboro.

TNCO is a statewide trade association for community organizations that provide services to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Tennessee.

Today’s presentation was made by Dr. Luke Queen, chief executive officer and executive director of Life Bridges Inc. of Cleveland, an organization that operates almost 40 housing units for area residents in need of these services.

Elected to the state Legislature in 2007, Brooks also serves as assistant majority leader of the House of Representatives in support of House Speaker Beth Harwell.

Last Updated ( Thursday, 20 October 2011 11:57 )

Senator Mike Bell, Representative Kevin Brooks, Representative Eric Watson Applaud New Amazon Deal

Written by Administrator

09 October 2011

Jobs, Growth Highlighted in New Amazon Deal

(October 6, 2011, NASHVILLE) – At a press conference earlier today, Governor Bill

Haslam announced an agreement with Amazon resulting in the company’s subsidiaries

creating 3,500 full time Tennessee-based jobs with benefits, thousands of seasonal jobs,

and $350 million in capital investment by maintaining the previously announced projects

in Hamilton, Bradley, and Wilson counties and additional projects in Tennessee.

Last Updated ( Sunday, 09 October 2011 21:52 )

Department of Children’s Services Commissioner O’Day Takes Tour of SE Tennessee Facilities

Written by Administrator

21 August 2011

NASHVILLE - Kathryn “Kate” O’Day, Commissioner of Department of Children's Services, just completed a two-day tour of Bradley and McMinn County visiting employees of Department of Children's Services (DCS) offices. Additionally, she met with David Pierce, Director of McMinn County Schools, and staff and toured the Bradley County Juvenile Justice Center. Commissioner O’Day also visited with Senator Mike Bell (R-Riceville), Representative Kevin Brooks (R-Cleveland), Representative John Forgety (R- Athens), and Representative Eric Watson (R-Cleveland). The legislators accompanied the Commissioner to their respective district’s DCS county office in order to talk with and listen to DCS state employees’ concerns and thoughts.

Last Updated ( Sunday, 21 August 2011 14:57 )

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