Johnson City Republican Senator Rusty Crowe Has Called A Special Hearing To Address State Disciplinary Action Delays For Drug-Addicted Nurses. The Hearing Will Be An Opportunity For Lawmakers To Question The Department Of Health And Board Of Nursing About The Process And Discuss Possible Solutions. Senator Crowe Says He Will Take Recently Acquired Data And Study The Issue Further. Sullivan County Deputy District Attorney Gene Perrin Is Pushing For The State To Take Emergency Action More Often To Suspend Licenses. The Hearing Is Expected To Occur In The Next Few Weeks.