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By Joe Carr on March 31, 2011
From the Desk of Representative Joe S. Carr
I have found some information that I believe may be useful to you. The State of Tennessee has an unclaimed property website. This website has millions of dollars of unclaimed property. All … Full story
Posted in In Session, Weekly Wrap
By Joe Carr on March 24, 2011
From the Desk of Representative Joe S. Carr
This week we approached the final stages of some of the education reform legislation. More specific information is listed below. I would just like to say that this is an issue I … Full story
Posted in In Session, Weekly Wrap
By Joe Carr on March 17, 2011
From the Desk of Representative Joe S. Carr
This week the sub-committees were quite busy in their attempt to move legislation through to the full committees in a timely manner. I have two bills that passed through the final steps … Full story
Posted in In Session, Weekly Wrap
By Joe Carr on March 10, 2011
From the Desk of Representative Joe S. Carr
All committees were extremely busy this week. While we strive to give each bill the consideration it needs, we are also endeavoring to move all legislative through the legislative process in a … Full story
Posted in In Session, Weekly Wrap
By Joe Carr on March 4, 2011
From the Desk of Representative Joe S. Carr
This has been a busy week on the Hill. Legislation is starting to move through the committees and onto the House floor. I was also honored to meet with the Leadership Rutherford … Full story
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By Joe Carr on February 24, 2011
From the Desk of Representative Joe S. Carr
As of last Thursday, the deadline has passed to file new legislation. I am pleased with the numerous bills that I am sponsoring. A tremendous amount of time and effort has been … Full story
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By Joe Carr on February 17, 2011
From the Desk of Representative Joe S. Carr
This week was the deadline for the House and Senate to file new legislation. I have filed several bills on a variety of topics that I believe are important to our state. … Full story
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By Joe Carr on February 11, 2011
As we have resumed session, I will provide you with weekly updates. I am in the process of finalizing legislation concerning illegal immigration reform. This is an issue that requires immediate serious attention and one that I am very passionate … Full story
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By Joe Carr on June 18, 2010
Victories mark 106th General Assembly
Result in no-tax budget, significant education reform
With a focus on keeping and growing opportunities for job development in Tennessee, House members worked hard this year to ensure the state continues to foster an environment … Full story
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By Joe Carr on June 10, 2010
House passes no-tax balanced budget, leaves healthy amount in reserves
We unanimously passed a budget in the State House on Friday afternoon, June 4th, after weeks of contentious negotiations. After some lawmakers held the line against Democrat-proposed tax increases and … Full story
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