Members of the Volunteer Electric Co-op visit Senator Ken Yager.

From left to right there is Mark S. Watson City Manager, Rick Chinn Jr., Ryan Chinn, and Darrell Akins. 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                                  CONTACT:  WHITNEY SMITH                     August 28, 2017                   …

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Senator Ken Yager (R-Kingston) announced today that Senate Bill 720 has been signed into law. The law creates a Middle College Scholarship Program to offset costs for bright high school students looking to get a head start on their college degrees. Middle College is a public community college program that, in partnership with the local education agency …

Below are the results from the 2017 constituent survey. Thanks to the 5,023 constituents who took the time to respond. For a specific county, click on the links associated with it. Short Description of Questions Concealed Carry Permits Death Penalty School Vouchers Handgun Carry on Campus Illegal Immigrant Benefits IMPROVE ACT Medical Marijuana Motorcyclist Helmets Maintenance Outsourcing Maintenance Outsourcing #2 Recreational Marijuana Bible as …

NASHVILLE – A proposal raising the rate of reimbursement for professionals providing care to Tennessee’s most vulnerable citizens was presented by State Senator Ken Yager (R-Kingston) today during a meeting of the Senate Finance Committee’s Appropriation Subcommittee.  Yager presented the $21 million amendment to increase the current reimbursement rate of $8.73 per hour by $1.00 for direct support professionals who …

Morgan County TSEA, in no particular order, Tanya Beene, Steve Potter, Vicky Landrum, Martin Landrum, Phyllis Pennington, Sam Harvey, John Bowsher TSEA Group Photo, in no particular order: Don Howard, Dan Grange, Melissa Berboa (Andersson Co.), Harold Jones (Scott/Campbell Co.), Tom Herdow, Many Runyan, Rosie Taylor Tealeaf (Rhea Co.0, Deana Daugherty (Cumberland Co.), Joy-Lene Harris (White co.), Terrele Gregorey (TSEA Putnam)

Chancellor Flora Tydings John Keisling of Byrdstown (far right) along with members of Professional Insurers Senate Page for March 23rd, Aaron King and family Sharon Templeton (mom) Ron King (dad)

(NASHVILLE, Tenn.) Senator Ken Yager (R-Kingston) advanced legislation in the State Senate on Wednesday to aid local ambulance services in Tennessee by implementing a quarterly coverage assessment, similar to the assessment that has prevented catastrophic cuts in hospitals in Tennessee.   Senate Bill 704 would place the assessment in a fund, allowing the state to receive additional federal dollars from Medicaid …

NASHVILLE– The State Senate paused on Thursday morning to recognize Prescott South Elementary student, Lillian Upchurch, for creating a program at her school to make sure every student, regardless of financial difficulties experienced by their family, has a happy birthday.  Upchurch received a framed copy of Senate Joint Resolution 210, sponsored by Senator Paul Bailey (R-Sparta), which was signed by …

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Senator Yager, a co-sponsor of the bill, praises committee’s action advancing the bill For Immediate Release NASHVILLE — Legislation designed to spur deployment of high-speed broadband Internet services to rural and unserved areas of Tennessee is headed to the floor of the Senate for final consideration after being approved by the Senate Commerce and Labor Committee on Tuesday.  The Tennessee …

Senator Yager Named Legislator of the Year by the Tennessee Development District Association NASHVILLE, Tenn., (March 7, 2017) – State Senator Ken Yager (R-Kingston) has received the “Legislator of the Year” Award for from the Tennessee Development District Association’s (TDDA) Southeast Development District for a second time. Yager received the award at the TDDA Reception in Nashville on Tuesday. The …

Officials from Oak Ridge National Laboratory Jeff Smith Assistant Director (left), and John Powell who leads the Environment, Safety, and Health (ES&H), Directorate at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (right) Rockwood Business & Professional Women Members Becky Layne (left) and Ann Hiegel (right) Dayton County Fire Fighters (Left to right) Assistant Chief Adam McRorie, Heather Roberts, Representative Ron Travis, Senator Yager, Jerry Anne Howard, and Zach Beene

Chris Sales, M.S., Center Director for Volunteer Behavior Health at Rhea Mental Health, located in Dayton TN.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 3, 2017  (NASHVILLE, Tenn.) William “Billy” Turpin served as a page for the Tennessee Senate on Thursday.  He was sponsored by State Senator Ken Yager (R-Kingston).   Turpin is a senior at Pickett County High School.  Page duties consist of making copies, running errands, and distributing materials to members as directed by the Chief Clerk.   ### See …