There’s lingering uncertainty about how the General Assembly will wind down its special session, and the latest twist comes from Gov. Bill Lee. He sent lawmakers a list of proposals he wants them to pass.
Former Tennessee Gov. Don Sundquist dies at 87 following surgery
Former Tennessee Gov. Don Sundquist died Sunday, following surgery and a short illness. He was 87. Sundquist was governor from 1995 to 2003, and was the state’s 47th governor.
Tennessee’s House Speaker wants Senate to take up more bills
Tennessee’s special session will extend into Monday. The choice was made by the Senate on Thursday morning — although Lt. Gov. Randy McNally, who leads that chamber, says they’ve passed what they want.
Tennessee Senate committees likely shut down for the special session
After more than 100 bills were filed for Tennessee’s special session on public safety in both the House and Senate, it seems that only three will end up making it to the governor’s desk.
‘No longer the people’s house’: Tennessee Democrats voice disdain for special session rules
The Tennessee General Assembly adopted new rules Monday night for special session. Democrats in the chamber spoke up against several of the rules — most of which they feel target them and members of the public who want gun control policies.
Tensions ignite as Tennessee lawmakers set session restrictions
Special session, special restrictions. The Tennessee House adopted rules on Monday that limit what lawmakers can say and how they’ll file proposals this week.
Southern pastors link arms in prayer as Tennessee lawmakers convene
In the hours before the legislative special session, pastors with the Southern Christian Coalition formed a human chain around the capitol building as they prayed for lawmakers to be compassionate. The governor called the session in response to a deadly school shooting in Nashville in March. Chaplain Dahron Johnson, of United Church of Christ, led […]
What to expect at Tennessee’s special legislative session — an FAQ by WPLN News
A flurry of bills are being filed as lawmakers prepare for a special session on public safety. The governor called for the session in response to the Covenant School shooting in March, which left three students and three staff members dead.
Rep. Justin Jones sworn in days ahead of Tennessee’s special session on public safety
Rep. Justin Jones, D-Nashville, was sworn in for the third time Thursday at the Capitol. He won his special election last month. It came after he was expelled for leading a protest from the House floor.
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