Watson Tornado Victims Tax Relief Bill

Watson Passes Tornado Victims Sales Tax Relief Bill (Nashville) — Rep. Eric Watson passed HB 2889 on Thursday to provide tax relief for Tennessee tornado victims. The bill passed ... Continue »

Watson Receives Top DA’s Award

State Rep. Eric Watson, R-Cleveland, who represents the 22nd Legislative District, was a guest speaker at the annual DAs’ conference attended this year by some 600 members ... Continue »

Watson Presented FOP Outstanding Service Award

The Tennessee State Fraternal Order of Police recognized Tennessee State Rep. Eric Watson at its 28th Biennial State Conference in Pigeon Forge for his ongoing support of ... Continue »

Watson taking a stand for your rights

State Rep. Eric Watson unveiled a resolution urging all counties in Tennessee to post the Ten Commandments as an historical document lest America’s Christian heritage is forgotten. ... Continue »

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Rep. Watson’s Announcment

May 31, 2012 No Comments ›› Eric

CLEVELAND– State Representative Eric Watson, R-Cleveland, formally announces he is seeking re-election to the 22nd legislative district in the Tennessee House of Representatives on behalf of the citizens of Meigs, Polk, and BradleyCounty.  “It is an honor to serve the citizens of the 22nd district in the House of Representatives as their voice inNashville,” Rep. Watson said. ...

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Final 2012 Capital Hill Review

May 29, 2012 No Comments ›› admin

The House of Representatives last week concluded its work for the 107th General Assembly. By all measurements, Tennessee taxpayers will benefit from the many accomplishments of House lawmakers over the last two years. Legislators vowed to make private sector job creation the top priority for the General Assembly. Managing the State’s budget in a fiscally ...

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WATSON HITS HIGHLIGHTS OF NEW STATE BUDGET

May 1, 2012 No Comments ›› Eric

State Representative Eric Watson (R-Bradley County) released details of the new Tennessee state budget today. The budget was passed last night during the final days of 2012 legislative session. “We listened to the voters. They told us they wanted us to cut wasteful spending, limit the size of government, and lower taxes. We did that, ...

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More Taxes Cut for Tennesseans

Apr 20, 2012 No Comments ›› Eric

The pocketbooks of all Tennesseans are getting help from the Legislature with the passage of two major tax cuts. The House of Representatives today overwhelmingly approved the repeal of the death tax and the reduction of the food tax on two separate votes. Both bills have long been a major priority for many Members of ...

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Rep. Watson Announces One Million Dollar Grant

Nov 21, 2011 No Comments ›› Eric

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Rep. Eric Watson is proud to announce that the 22nd District will receive a One Million Grant to assist in infrastructure improvements along several roads in Bradley and Polk County. The funds will be used to construct a water line extension to 67 occupied households in Polk County and will be used to construct ...

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Giving back to the Community

Jun 2, 2011 No Comments ›› Eric

Bringing it home, Rep. Watson presenting a check to the Meigs County/Decatur Library  

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Watson, Fleischmann discuss local issues

Apr 22, 2011 No Comments ›› Eric

WASHINGTON — U.S. Rep. Chuck Fleischmann and State Rep. Eric Watson met in the congressman’s Washington office to discuss Corridor K, funding for methamphetamine cleanup, the Chickamauga Lock and other issues important to Southeast Tennessee. “I want to thank Congressman Fleischmann for meeting with me and discussing issues important to both of us,” Watson said. “Chuck ...

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Watson to lead Judiciary

Jan 15, 2011 No Comments ›› Eric

State Rep. Eric Watson was named Thursday as Chair of the Judiciary Committee of the Tennessee House of Representatives. As chairman, Watson will have charge of one of the more important committees in the House.  As a committee chair, Watson is also a member of the Calendar and Rules Committee. Bills referred to the Judicial Committee ...

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