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State Funds Tourism Initiative To Tell History Of Wilder

The unincorporated town of Wilder in Fentress County will receive $500,000 though Governor Bill Lee’s newest budget. State Representative John Mark Windle said the money will be used to develop tourism attractions in the once populated coal mining community. “I’ve heard estimates as high as 7,000, but certainly, there were close to 5,000 residents in a close proximity to the ... Read More »

Rep. Windle Says Tennessee Unemployment A Priority In Next Session

State Representative John Mark Windle said reforms to Tennessee’s unemployment system will be a top priority heading into the next legislative session. Windle said there is room to improve both compensation and long-term unemployment in the state. Windle said he believes a public service program could be implemented for Tennesseans that cannot find employment. “Show up at a grade school ... Read More »

Representative Windle Reacts To Parton Declining Statue

Representative John Mark Windle said he respects Dolly Parton’s decision to turn down a statue of her on capitol grounds. Windle said support for a Parton statue was unanimous in the state house and senate. He said Parton’s support of underprivileged Tennesseans, education and overall compassion led legislators to try and honor her. “She provided money for the vaccine at ... Read More »

Rep. Windle Wanted Support Staff Raises Included In Special Session

District 43 Representative John Mark Windle said he wanted support staff raises to be included in the package of bills passed Friday. After a four day special called session, the Tennessee General Assembly approved $160 million of legislation targeted at student learning. Included in that was an eventual 4 percent teacher raise. Windle said while he is pleased, it is ... Read More »

UC School Directors Voice Concerns To Legislators

Upper Cumberland School Directors met with Tennessee Legislators Thursday to speak about their concerns about school funding. Jackson County School Director Kristy Brown said she got a chance to talk about issues important to her schools with Representative John Mark Windle and Senator Paul Bailey. Brown said trying to get teachers a raise next fiscal year ranked high on the ... Read More »

Key: New RSCC Fentress Center Is The Heart Of County

“What makes this campus unique is it’s the heart of the community. It’s the heart of Fentress County.” That’s Roane State Community College Fentress Site Director Tinisha Key. Ket and President Chris Whaley joined county officials for a ribbon cutting ceremony and open house Friday at the new Clarkrange facility. Key said the main benefit to the new center is ... Read More »

Rep. Windle Wants To Protect BEP Funding

District 41 Representative John Windle said his main takeaway from the Tennessee House Education Committee session Tuesday was how to guarantee state BEP funding. House members met with Education Commissioner Dr. Penny Schwinn and several superintendents from across the state. “We are in flux this fall, and it is just not fair to penalize the local school system which penalizes ... Read More »

Windle: Tennessee Session Overall A Positive Step

Representative John Mark Windle said Tennesseans should have the option to have a doctor’s visit virtually. Windle said this week’s telehealth legislation will requires insurance companies to cover virtual medical services. “The details get a little bit murky as to what the compensation is and who has to pay the compensation,” Windle said.  “But certainly telemedicine is already here so ... Read More »