Following a special session called by Bill Lee, the Tennessee General Assembly voted to redraw the state’s congressional maps. Thomas Capps and Shelby Vannoy break down the new districts and discuss what the changes could mean for the upcoming midterm elections.  

On this episode, Thomas Capps and Shelby Vannoy take you inside the 114th Tennessee General Assembly, breaking down what really mattered for farmers and rural communities. They dive into how the Tennessee Farm Bureau’s top priorities fared, highlight key wins for agriculture in the state budget, and unpack what those decisions mean on the ground. Plus, they tackle the special session called by Governor Bill Lee to redraw congressional districts—and what those changes could mean for the upcoming midterm elections.

The end is finally in sight for this legislative session. The budget has passed both chambers and is now headed to Governor Bill Lee’s desk. Thomas Capps and Shelby Vannoy break down what’s in the budget and highlight what it means for agriculture and rural Tennessee. Plus, they share an update on a key priority issue that’s also making its way to the governor’s desk.

Budget season is underway at the Capitol in Nashville. Thomas Capps and Shelby Vannoy provide an update on when the budget is expected to reach both chambers, along with the latest developments surrounding the Regulatory Freedom Act. They also take a look at when the legislative session is expected to adjourn.

Things are picking up speed on Capitol Hill in Nashville as lawmakers in both chambers start eyeing the finish line. There’s even talk of a “flow motion” procedure popping up soon in the House. Thomas Capps and Shelby Vannoy break down when the legislature could wrap things up and share the latest on two key priority issues for the Tennessee Farm Bureau.

This week on Farm Bureau on the Hill, Thomas Capps and Shelby Vannoy break down where Farm Bureau’s priority issues stand as lawmakers turn their attention to the budget and the final stretch of the legislative session.

On this week’s episode, Thomas Capps and Shelby Vannoy break down a busy week in Nashville, highlighting Ag Day on the Hill and Legislative Visits. They dive into where Farm Bureau’s priority issues stand and preview when the governor’s proposed amended budget is expected to be released.

This week, Thomas Capps and Shelby Vannoy break down the latest developments from the Capitol in Nashville. They discuss the progress being made on several of Tennessee Farm Bureau’s priority issues, provide updates on committee calendars as the legislative session moves forward, and preview what’s ahead for Ag Day on the Hill and next week’s legislative visits.

On this episode, Thomas Capps and Shelby Vannoy break down the latest legislative updates from Nashville. They discuss the progress of the State Veterinarian bill, take a look at what’s ahead on the Senate Energy Committee calendar, and provide an update on where Tennessee Farm Bureau’s priority legislation currently stands this session. They also preview Ag Day on the Hill and what farmers can expect during upcoming legislative visits with lawmakers.  

On this episode, Thomas Capps and Shelby Vannoy break down the latest developments at the Capitol in Nashville. They discuss Randy McNally announcing he will not seek re-election, movement on a bill concerning the state veterinarian, and budget hearings in the Tennessee House of Representatives.