Currently holds the office of Tennessee State Senate - District 12 until November 7, 2028.
Candidate for Tennessee State Senate - District 12 in 2024 Tennessee General Election.
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Get StartedI understand the importance of economic development and investment in our communities to attract and maintain quality jobs for citizens. I also serve on the Senate Commerce and Insurance Committee, where my priority is to support the cities and counties in my district in recruiting businesses and industries. Small businesses are the backbone of our economy, and I also work to ensure Tennessee has a business-friendly environment for small businesses to thrive. Learn more
Another important ingredient in a prosperous community is great educational opportunities. I am not on the Education Committee, but as a member of Finance, I look for ways to support public education. In 2022, for example, we invested over 1 billion in new funding dollars for education. I can be counted on to visit local schools, community colleges, and TCATs regularly to hear from educators, students, and parents. Learn more
One of the biggest responsibilities we have as lawmakers is to manage taxpayer dollars. I currently serve on the powerful Senate Finance, Ways and Means Committee, where I am guided by conservative fiscal principles as we craft the state budget each year. My local government experience as chairman of the county budget committee taught me to be a sound fiscal manager and helps me on this committee as we balance a 50 billion-plus budget with no new taxes. Because of our fiscal discipline, Tennessee is ranked the #1 state for long-term fiscal stability and has also achieved a three-star credit rating from the national rating agencies. Learn more
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