By Joe Carr on August 2, 2010
Representative Joe Carr of Lascassas and eight members of the Tennessee General Assembly visited with Arizona lawmakers and Governor Jan Brewer to show their support of their recently passed legislation, Senate Bill 1070, dealing with the growing problem of illegal … Full story
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By Joe Carr on July 19, 2010
(NASHVILLE, TN), July 19, 2010 — Several Republican legislators are headed to Arizona later this month to deliver a resolution to Governor Jan Brewer showing Tennessee’s support for their new immigration law. The Republican lawmakers, led by Representative Joe Carr … Full story
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By Joe Carr on July 8, 2010
RUTHERFORD COUNTY – State Representative Joe Carr (R-Lascassas), conservative candidate for State House District 48, said today Tennessee must be bold in crafting legislation in light of the federal government’s lawsuit targeting Arizona’s new illegal immigration law. Carr has been … Full story
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By Joe Carr on November 18, 2009
For Immediate Release
The leadership of the Tennessee House of Representatives has reached a bipartisan agreement to immediately consider legislation in January 2010 to suspend the requirements of Public Chapter 1041 relative to sole proprietors and partners engaged in the … Full story
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By Joe Carr on November 12, 2009
NASHVILLE – House Speaker Kent Williams (R-Elizabethton) named Rep. Joe Carr (R-Lascassas) to the post of Chairman of the House Small Business Subcommittee. Rep. Carr continues to serve on the House Commerce Committee, State & Local Committee, and the House … Full story
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By Joe Carr on October 6, 2009
WASHINGTON, DC — Tennessee Representative Joe Carr (R-48) has been recognized by The Century Council, a national not-for-profit organization funded by distillers dedicated to fighting drunk driving and underage drinking, for his outstanding commitment to fighting underage drinking. Representative Carr … Full story
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