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Jackson Generals Game on July 9th
We had a great night at the Jackson Generals baseball game on July 9th!
We even had the honor of having three of our very own, Teresa, Tim, and Chastity, sing the National Anthem before the game!
Here are a few images from the night.
Head on over to our new photo gallery with all of the images and a video of the singing of the National Anthem!
JCIL Fishing Rodeo and Jackson Generals Night
Summertime is the time for baseball! Come on out to the Jackson Generals game on Saturday, July 9th for your chance to win one of 20 autographed, worn jerseys! You can also bid for one of the jerseys online by going to www.milbauctions.com! See details below. We hope to see you at the ballgame!
MHDS and Redbones Partner Up
And once May is over, come back to Redbones on June 1st!
Jackson Sun Caregiver Highlight and Editorial Response
Jessica Puckett with Buford Perry
Jessica Puckett with Buford Perry
Gloria Scott with Bobby Bobbitt
Gloria Scott with Bobby Bobbitt
Click here to read the full story article or view and share the article online here.
In response to the article that was written about the exceptional care given despite low wages, an editorial was published in the Jackson Sun on Sunday, March 6th.
Click here to read that editorial.
Contact Legislators Now Asking Them to Vote In Favor of Increasing DSP Wages
We’ve had positive press coverage from one end of the state to the other supporting an increase in DSP wages. NOW let’s continue to garner the legislative support we need to pass our budget amendment (The budget amendment is attached). Get everyone involved in this lobbying effort – your staff, your board members, your families!!!
The Senate Appropriations Subcommittee meets this coming Tuesday, March 29th — so it’s important to act now!!!
Here’s the message to deliver now and continuously over the next several days and week to members of the Senate and House Finance Committees (scroll down for email addresses and phone numbers)…
VOTE YES to support the amendment to the appropriations bill sponsored by Sen. Yager et al and Rep. White et al – The amendment is asking for $21 million recurring state funds to be matched with federal dollars and used solely to increase the salary of direct support professionals serving and caring for people with intellectual disabilities. There is a hiring crisis in Tennessee and with a 46% turnover rate statewide our community providers cannot compete with the wages being paid by Walmart and McDonalds. This increase in wages will help stabilize the workforce helping to ensure that people with disabilities continue receiving the quality services they need.
See a copy of the amendment with signatures of supporters here.
SENATE FINANCE COMMITTEE MEMBERS
| Randy McNally, Chair | 615-741-6806 1-800-449-8366 ext. 16806 |
sen.randy.mcnally@capitol.tn.gov |
| Bo Watson, Vice Chair | 615-741-3227 1-800-449-8366 ext. 13227 |
sen.bo.watson@capitol.tn.gov |
| Doug Overbey, Vice Chair | 615-741-0981 1-800-449-8366 ext. 10981 |
sen.doug.overbey@capitol.tn.gov |
| Steven Dickerson | 615-741-6679 1-800-449-8366 ext 16679 |
sen.steven.dickerson@capitol.tn.gov |
| Ferrell Haile | 615-741-1999 1-800-449-8366 ext 11999 |
sen.ferrell.haile@capitol.tn.gov |
| Thelma Harper | 615-741-2453 1-800-499-8366 ext 12453 |
sen.thelma.harper@capitol.tn.gov |
| Joey Hensley | 615-741-3100 1-800-499-8366 ext 13100 |
sen.joey.hensley@capitol.tn.gov |
| Bill Ketron | 615-741-6853 1-800-499-8366 ext 16853 |
sen.bill.ketron@capitol.tn.gov |
| Mark Norris | 615-741-1967 1-800-499-8366 ext 11967 |
sen.mark.norris@capitol.tn.gov |
| John Stevens | 615-741-4576 1-800-499-8366 ext 14567 |
sen.john.stevens@capitol.tn.gov |
| Reginald Tate | 615-741-2509 1-800-499-8366 ext 12509 |
sen.reginald.tate@capitol.tn.gov |
HOUSE FINANCE COMMITTEE MEMBERS