House Minority Leader Karen Camper isn’t just a politician. She’s a mother, a veteran and former teacher. For this story, WPLN News sat down with Camper to talk about her life leading up to becoming a state lawmaker.
House Speaker Cameron Sexton says Tennessee should do everything it can to be independent from the federal government
Federal funding for education in Tennessee is under scrutiny by state lawmakers. Speakers of both the state House and Senate have announced that they’re putting together a working group to study the impact of federal education funding in and out of the classroom.
Tennessee political leaders weigh in on dispute over reproductive health care for military personnel
Political battle lines are hardening over how military personnel get access to abortions.
Aftyn Behn wins TN House District 51 seat
Aftyn Behn won the open Tennessee House seat in District 51 with 75% of the tally over Republican David C. Hooven and one independent. All were running for the first time for a seat has been held by Democrats since at least 1970. Behn, the Democrat, has organized lobbying days and protests at the statehouse […]
‘We should get back to civil discourse’: Williamson County PAC looks to ease tensions between polarized parties
A new political action campaign started in Williamson County this month, Coalition for Common Sense TN. Its goal is to increase voter turnout and education, and promote leaders who support the community.
Friends and family say goodbye to Tennessee’s former governor, Don Sundquist
Family and friends of former Tennessee Gov. Don Sundquist packed into First Lutheran Church in downtown Nashville for his memorial service on Tuesday.
Tennessee lawmakers look forward to January after dissatisfying special session
When Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee called for a special session on public safety, he left out a chance for any gun reform legislation to be passed. With that off the table, Republican lawmakers focused on bills related to mental health and juvenile sentencing. Now, session is over, and many feel not enough was done.
Lawmakers get physical as special session comes to a close
When the Tennessee House adjourned for the end of session Tuesday, there was a lot of pushing and shoving between lawmakers.
Tennessee’s special session ends suddenly as lawmakers reach a deal
Tennessee lawmakers adjourned the legislative special session Tuesday after days of impasse between the House and Senate.
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