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Topic: IMPROVE Act
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Tennessee Department of Transportation gets $16 Million Federal Transit Grant
The grant will assist these agencies with the replacement of vehicles that have exceeded their useful life.
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Curtis Johnson: News from the Tennessee Capitol, April 8th, 2018Written by Curtis Johnson Nashville, TN – Thursday, April 5th, was a great day for Austin Peay State University as the Animal Science Facility was named for Brock Blick, an 11-year old boy who died tragically in a hunting accident 18 months ago. Because Brock had a real love for cows and farming, the family decided to honor their son and his memory by establishing the Brock Blick Endowed Scholarship in Agriculture at Austin Peay State University. The Building was named in Brock’s honor. «Read the rest of this article» Sections: Politics | No Comments
Highway 149/13 in Montgomery County to be WidenedResidents South of the River Will Greatly Benefit from the Projects
According to Transportation Director Stan Williams, of the Clarksville Metropolitan Planning Organization, traffic improvements to SR 48/13 and SR149 have been studied since 2000 when they were included in the adopted 2025 Long Range Transportation Plan. «Read the rest of this article» Sections: News | No Comments
Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam announces Major Awarding of IMPROVE Act Transportation Projects, Largest Bidding Process in State HistoryNearly a Third of IMPROVE Projects Underway Within First Year
With increased transportation funds provided through the IMPROVE Act and TDOT’s federal budget, 72 new projects will be under construction across the state in the coming weeks. «Read the rest of this article» Sections: News | No Comments
Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam Highlights Cut in Grocery Tax provided by IMPROVE ActIMPROVE Act creates the Largest Tax Cut in Tennessee History
Effective July 1st, 2017 the IMPROVE Act, “Improving Manufacturing, Public Roads and Opportunities for a Vibrant Economy,” creates the largest tax cut in state history while delivering a safe, reliable and debt-free transportation network. «Read the rest of this article» Sections: News | No Comments
2017 Tennessee Legislative First Session Final Report – Part 11Written by Curtis Johnson
This includes a measure making Tennessee the first state in the nation to offer all adults without a degree tuition-free access to community college; a new law rebuilding a safe and reliable transportation network, while reallocating revenues to maximize taxpayers’ return on that investment; and a bill which provides a responsible path to improve access to broadband through investment, deregulation, and education. Action in the General Assembly also included passage of a balanced budget which takes on no new debt, as well as legislation protecting the elderly, enhancing the state’s robust job growth, cracking down on crime, and boosting efforts as the fastest improving state in the nation in K-12 student achievement. Following is a report on key legislation passed this year. «Read the rest of this article» Sections: Politics | No Comments
2017 Tennessee Legislative First Session Final Report – Part 1Written by Curtis Johnson
This includes a measure making Tennessee the first state in the nation to offer all adults without a degree tuition-free access to community college; a new law rebuilding a safe and reliable transportation network, while reallocating revenues to maximize taxpayers’ return on that investment; and a bill which provides a responsible path to improve access to broadband through investment, deregulation, and education. Action in the General Assembly also included passage of a balanced budget which takes on no new debt, as well as legislation protecting the elderly, enhancing the state’s robust job growth, cracking down on crime, and boosting efforts as the fastest improving state in the nation in K-12 student achievement. Following is a report on key legislation passed this year. «Read the rest of this article» Sections: Politics | No Comments
Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam Signs IMPROVE ActTennessee Legislation enacts the Largest Tax Cut in State History with Statewide Transportation Plan
“The IMPROVE Act puts money back in the pockets of all Tennesseans and has already helped us attract manufacturing jobs to Tennessee – all while putting us on the path to deliver nearly 1,000 road and bridge projects across the state,” Haslam said. «Read the rest of this article» Sections: News | No Comments
Gas Tax Increase Approved by Tennessee HouseWritten by Joe Pitts
The more than six hour debate saw House members carefully and thoroughly consider dozens of amendments and counter proposals to the IMPROVE Act. At the end of the debate, the bill cleared the House by a narrow margin. “I have been out front and very public about my disappointment in our State government’s neglect, in recent years, to address our over-burdened roads, highways and dangerous bridges with a responsible funding plan.” «Read the rest of this article» Sections: Politics | No Comments
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