Press Releases

  • Statement on synthetic drugs May 14, 2012

    Lt. Governor Ron Ramsey issued the following statement after attending Gov. Haslam's bill signing at Tennessee High School in Bristol: "These bills draw a line in the sand in the battle against synthetic drugs. No longer will criminal chemists be a...

  • Unemployment Accountability Act passes Senate Commerce committee March 27, 2012

    Lt. Governor Ron Ramsey today praised the unanimous passage of the Unemployment Insurance Accountability Act of 2012 (Senate Bill 3658) through the Senate Commerce, Labor and Agriculture Committee. “The people of Tennessee have clearly defined exp...

  • Red Tape bill receives Senate approval March 26, 2012

    Lt. Governor Ron Ramsey tonight praised the passage of Senate Bill 3644 sponsored by Speaker Pro Tem Bo Watson (R-Hixson). Inspired by conversations the lieutenant governor had with business owners during his Red Tape Road Trips, the bill is designed t...

  • Lt. Gov. Ramsey praises bill granting teachers disciplinary autonomy March 20, 2012

    Teachers in grades 5 – 12 would have more authority to remove disruptive students from the classroom under legislation sponsored by Senate Education Chairman Dolores Gresham (R-Somerville), which was approved by the State Senate Monday night. The b...

  • Letter: A victory for voter ID March 16, 2012

    Last week, Tennessee held its Presidential Preference Primary. Unlike in the past, our state had a significant impact on the GOP presidential race. Tennessee for a brief moment once again became the focus of our national political conversation. ...

  • Column: Career-tech important program in real world March 6, 2012

    Like few other issues, education impacts various different sectors of public policy. From crime to jobs to social issues, no other policy touches so many others. I’m proud of what we have done for education in Tennessee. Freed from the undue influenc...

  • Lt. Gov. Ramsey praises bill clarifying Tennessee's ban on mountaintop removal March 1, 2012

    Lt. Governor Ramsey (R-Blountville) praised action taken yesterday in the Senate Energy and Environment Committee to protect the beauty and integrity of Tennessee’s mountains while ensuring continued economic growth in the energy sector. As ame...

  • Lt. Governor Ramsey and GOP senators take stand against Obamacare February 13, 2012

    A long list of State Senators in Tennessee, including Lt. Governor Ron Ramsey (R-Blountville), Senate Majority Leader Mark Norris (R-Collierville), Senate Republican Caucus Chairman Bill Ketron (R-Murfreesboro), Senate Speaker Pro Tempore Bo Watson (R-...

  • Lt. Governor Ramsey releases new State Senate districts in Google Maps January 27, 2012

    Lt. Governor Ron Ramsey today announced the online release of Tennessee’s new state Senate district maps with street-level detail. The release is an unprecedented step in the history of redistricting in Tennessee and gives the general public access t...

  • Senate unveils regional integrity plan for redistricting January 4, 2012

    Lt. Governor Ron Ramsey today announced the release of the Senate’s first-ever Republican-drawn redistricting map. The plan was put together by the Senate’s Working Group on Redistricting with the assistance of the Office of Legal Services and is n...

  • Senator Mike Bell named Government Operations Chairman December 14, 2011

    Lt. Governor Ron Ramsey has announced the appointment of Sen. Mike Bell (R – Riceville) as the new Chairman of the Senate Government Operations Committee. He replaces Sen. Bo Watson who serves as Senate Speaker Pro Tempore. “As Republicans, one...

  • Experienced attorney appointed to Post-Conviction Defender Oversight Commission November 28, 2011

    Lt. Governor Ron Ramsey today announced the appointment of attorney John D. Stevens to the Post-Conviction Defender Oversight Commission. The commission is an independent agency created to oversee the operating budget of the post-conviction defend...

  • Citizen redistricting plans due Nov. 1 October 26, 2011

    Lt. Governor Ron Ramsey today issued a reminder to Tennesseans that the deadline for citizen participation in the redistricting process is approaching. Last month, the Lieutenant Governor made clear his commitment to an efficient and open Senate red...

  • Lt. Governor Ramsey adds private sector experience to Procurement Council October 11, 2011

    Lt. Governor Ron Ramsey today appointed Melissa Kmiecik to the Advisory Council on State Procurement. “Transforming the way our state negotiates contracts and makes purchases is integral to the conservative approach to reducing government spending...

  • Most interactive redistricting process in Senate history announced September 16, 2011

    Lt. Governor Ron Ramsey today made clear his commitment to an efficient and open Senate redistricting process by placing an unprecedented amount of information and data online for use by the general public. Participation in the redistricting process wi...