Tennessee has become the latest state to enshrine conscience rights for medical professionals into law. Tennessee’s Republican Gov. Bill Lee signed Senate Bill 955 into law Thursday. Lee’s approval of the bill follows its passage by the Republican-controlled Tennessee Senate in a 27-3 vote and the Republican-controlled Tennessee House of Representatives … Read More
Smith County Insider – 15th Judicial District Child Advocacy Center Thanks the General Assembly for Historic Investment in Child Protection
During Child Abuse Prevention Month, the 15th Judicial District Child Advocacy Center proudly recognizes and thanks the One Hundred Fourteenth Tennessee General Assembly for passing unprecedented funding to strengthen the state’s response to child abuse. In a historic move, lawmakers have approved a significant increase in funding dedicated to Children’s … Read More
Portland Sun — Portland Chamber welcomes Lamberth, Haile to Capital Conversations
Tennessee Senate Speaker Pro Tempore Ferrell Haile and House Majority Leader William Lamberth spoke at the Portland Chamber of Commerce’s Capital Conversations on April 4, 2025. The subject of the conversations was the state’s $59.7 billion budget. The meeting was held at the new home of the Chamber. President/CEO of … Read More
Tennessee Star – Resolution to Ban State Property Taxes in Tennessee Passes State Senate
A resolution prohibiting the Tennessee General Assembly from establishing a statewide property tax passed the State Senate on Wednesday. All but six state senators voted for Senate Joint Resolution (SJR) 1 by State Senator Ferrell Haile (R-Gallatin).
Gallatin News — Sumner County legislators speak at Good Morning Gallatin
The Gallatin Chamber of Commerce hosted its Good Morning Gallatin, a monthly breakfast event, with guests and State Reps. William Lamberth and William Slater, along with Sen. Ferrell Haile, on Friday, Feb. 28. Rep. Johnny Garrett of Sumner County’s 45th District also made a brief appearance before departing for a … Read More
Gallatin News — Portland TCAT to receive $45 million for expansion
Senate Speaker Pro Tempore Ferrell Haile (R-Gallatin) and House Majority Leader William Lamberth (R-Portland) announced they have secured a $45 million investment for the Tennessee College of Applied Technology (TCAT) Nashville’s Portland Campus as part of the state’s recently announced 2025-26 budget proposal. This major project will add 44,000 square feet … Read More
Senator Ferrell Haile takes Oath of Office as 114th General Assembly Convenes
State Senator Ferrell Haile, R-Gallatin, officially began his fourth full term in the Tennessee Senate on Tuesday, January 14th, as he took the Oath of Office during the opening session of the 114th General Assembly. The ceremony took place in the Senate Chamber in Nashville, where other newly elected and … Read More
WDEF News 12 – Safe Baby Court launches in Hamilton County
Tuesday morning, the Safe Baby Court launched in Hamilton County… “That is a win for the child, that’s a win for the family, it’s a win for the judicial system, and it’s a win for the taxpayer,” said Tennessee State Senator for District 18, Farrell Haile.
Tennessee Star – Tennessee Immigration Bills Would Help A.G. Efforts to Sue Federal Government
A pair of Tennessee bills are intended to allow Tennessee to fight illegal immigration in the state. Senate Bill 2158 will require agencies and law enforcement departments across the state to collect data on the financial effects of illegal immigration in the state. Senate Bill 757 would require local law … Read More
Haile’s Headlines – February 5-11
This week, I highlighted visits with many constituents from across District 18.