Tennessee Republicans outside of Nashville have called for a state intervention into a city tax hike on lower Broadway’s honky-tonks, but Gov. Bill Lee doesn’t seem keen to turn the matter into another special session.
Marianna Bacallao, Power & Equity Reporter
Marianna Bacallao (mare-ee-AW-nuh bah-kuh-YOW) covers systems of power from the statehouse to the pulpit with a focus on those most impacted by policy. Previously, she served as the afternoon host for WPLN News, where she won a regional Edward R. Murrow for hosting during a deadly tornado outbreak, served as a guide on election night and gave live updates in the wake of the Covenant School shooting. A Georgia native, she was a contributor to Georgia Public Broadcasting during her undergrad years and served as editor-in-chief for Mercer University’s student newspaper.
Trump admin wants to restart prosecution of Abrego Garcia
The Trump administration is appealing the decision to dismiss the charges against Kilmar Abrego Garcia. A federal judge in Tennessee had found that the government brought the case against the Maryland man only after he won his wrongful deportation case.
Tennessee down $54M in hemp tax revenue after THC ban
The state has only collected 3% of what it had anticipated from a new hemp tax.
Nashville Democrat challenges sanctions for redistricting protest
A Tennessee senator is threatening legal action after Republican leadership sanctioned her for protesting redistricting.
Incumbent and Trump pick Ogles loses GOP primary for Tennessee District 5
Incumbent Congressman Andy Ogles has lost the GOP primary to Charlie Hatcher, despite the backing of President Donald Trump.
Nashville businessman Copeland to face incumbent Congressman Van Epps in the midterms
Nashville businessman Darden Copeland has won the Democratic primary for Tennessee’s new 7th Congressional District — nearly a year after losing to state Rep. Aftyn Behn, D-Nashville, in a special congressional primary for the seat.
Trump-backed state Sen. Taylor to face ‘Tennessee Three’ Pearson in redrawn Memphis district
Two state lawmakers will go head-to-head for Memphis’ former congressional district. Tennessee Sen. Brent Taylor, R-Memphis, won the GOP primary and could now flip the seat red under the new District 9 map. In the general election, he’ll face state Rep. Justin J. Person, D-Memphis, of the “Tennessee Three.”
Blackburn wins GOP race for Tennessee governor
U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn has won the Republican primary for governor and now faces Memphis Democrat Jerri Green in the general election.
A second Tennessean on death row is suing over religious rights
A man on death row and his priest are suing after the state denied his ability to make a confidential confession.
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