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State Sen. Emily Jordan briefed Franklin council on grants, business-site program and public‑safety bills
Summary
Sen. Emily Jordan told Franklin City Council the General Assembly finished a 45‑day session and previewed the veto session, described several budget wins that could benefit Franklin (workforce center and shelter funding), and highlighted bills she sponsored to expand business ‘pad‑ready’ site eligibility and to tighten penalties for malicious drone use.
State Sen. Emily Jordan, R‑17th District, updated Franklin City Council on the recently completed 45‑day General Assembly session and the upcoming veto session, detailing budget items and bills she said could help Franklin.
“I come with you bearing greetings from Richmond,” Jordan said, describing work on the state budget and several bills she sponsored. She said the conference report preserved a 3% salary increase for teachers and included one‑time funding opportunities localities could apply for, including about $25 million in a drinking‑water…
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