Tennessee General Assembly

COMMENTARY: Safeguarding Communities Through Responsible Gun Ownership - by Rep. Sparks

Oct 21, 2024 at 07:46 am by WGNS News

COMMENTARY: Tennessee has made significant progress in the last two decades to reduce overall crime statewide and protect those in our communities. Just last year, there were.... Read More

Retention Bonuses for Tennessee Law Enforcement Officers

Jul 25, 2024 at 09:02 am by WGNS News

TENNESSEE - The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (TDCI) and the Tennessee Peace Officers Standards Training (POST) Commission proudly announce the disbursement.... Read More

Mayor Says Legislative Change Could Challenge Rutherford County's Financial Planning

May 28, 2024 at 08:10 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - Rutherford County continues to experience rapid growth, and with the passage of Senate Bill 2261 and House Bill 2426 the county can increase the s.... Read More

Legislation To Protect Children From Harmful Medical Procedures Clears First Hurdle In TN General Assembly

Feb 06, 2023 at 11:16 am by WGNS

Republican lawmakers in the Tennessee General Assembly last week advanced legislation to prohibit minors from undergoing “irrreversible and harmful medical procedures ai.... Read More

Senate/House Sponsoring Legislation to Protect Minors from Procedures to Change Gender

Feb 01, 2023 at 04:22 pm by WGNS

(NASHVILLE) Tennessee lawmakers are advancing legislation to prohibit minors from undergoing irreversible and harmful medical procedures to change their gender identity..... Read More

Rep. Bryan Terry of Murfreesboro named chair of House Health Committee

Jan 13, 2023 at 02:15 pm by WGNS News

  (Rutherford County, TN) State Rep. Bryan Terry, MD, R-Murfreesboro, has been appointed by House Speaker Cameron Sexton, R-Crossville, to serve as chairman of the House.... Read More

Tennessee TOPS In Curbing SEX TRAFFICKING

Nov 10, 2022 at 01:21 pm by WGNS

(NASHVILLE) The Volunteer State is again in the positive spotlight for its comprehensive efforts in addressing sex trafficking. Tennessee is again ranked as best in the n.... Read More

Today, WGNS' Scott Walker was joined by members of the TN General Assembly - Lawmakers answering questions from you

Mar 25, 2022 at 09:04 am by Producer

Action Line on Friday:  WGNS' Scott Walker talks with the Rutherford County Delegation about what is happening in the State’s General Assembly: State Representative.... Read More