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Tennessee State Senate

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The Tennessee State Senate is the upper house of the Tennessee General Assembly, the state legislature of the U.S state of Tennessee. It consists of 33 members, each serving four-year terms, with districts drawn such that they are roughly equal in population. Each senator represents approximately 192,000 Tennesseans. The Senate's legislative duties include passing state laws, approving the state budget, confirming appointments to state departments and agencies, and acting as a check on the powers of the governor and the state's executive branch. The State Senate convenes at the State Capitol in Nashville.

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“I have been in conversations about the Core Civic prisons in Whiteville and Clifton along with other officials. We must and will get this addressed. Thank you.”

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Tennessee State Senate’s response to Stop the Waterson “Lake” Quarry in Coffee County

“Thank you for your outreach. I have been communicating directly with my constituents and with the state agency referenced in the communications.

I am happy to inform you the concern has been eliminated. No quarry permit has or will be issued...”

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Tennessee State Senate’s response to Reform Tennessee Malpractice Laws for Fair Accountability

“Whenever I receive emails like this I reply directly back to the person with the email listed at the bottom. I don't typically respond back to Change.org with my responses.

For the several people that have em...”

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