The Tennessee legislature will resume business this week. And the House has decided to allow the public to come into its hearing rooms. But that’s not without many restrictions and social distancing.
The Tri-Star State: Despite Back And Forth Between Tennessee House And Senate Speakers, Post-Break Session Will Carry On
After two months of recess, the Tennessee General Assembly is getting back to business this week. And there’s already disagreements and controversy. WPLN News political reporter Sergio Martínez-Beltrán is also going back to the Capitol. But, even in quarantine, he’s been keeping up with the latest legislative developments.
Tennessee Senator Wants Liability Protections For Universities To Be Considered In Next Coronavirus Bill
As Congress continues to craft a new coronavirus relief bill, a Tennessee senator says liability protections for universities must be included.
Despite Pushback, Nashville’s Mayor Cooper Gets High Approval Ratings On Latest Vanderbilt Poll
A new Vanderbilt poll shows that most people in Nashville are supportive of Mayor John Cooper’s social distancing efforts. The poll, released Thursday, also shows Cooper’s approval rating is especially high during this time.
Court Of Appeals Says Tennessee’s School Voucher Program Cannot Be Implemented While Case Is Pending
The Tennessee Court of Appeals decided Tuesday that the state’s school voucher program cannot be implemented until the state’s appeal is resolved.
Tennessee Senate And House Speakers At Odds Over Scope And Access Of Post-Break Session
The Tennessee General Assembly is coming back at the end of May after a two-month recess. But the leaders of the two chambers are at odds about what will be debated and who can come.
Tennessee Domestic Workers Struggle To Make Ends Meet In Quarantine
Most have seen their incomes drop to zero.
School Voucher Advocates Press Appeals Court To Let Tennessee Program Proceed
School voucher advocates are pushing for the implementation of the Tennessee program while an appeals court decides on its future. The emergency motion filed Thursday by two libertarian groups on behalf of four parents acknowledges the state’s tight rollout deadline.
COVID-19 Vaccine Is Unlikely Before Fall Semester, Dr. Fauci Tells Sen. Lamar Alexander
Many school districts and universities in Tennessee have been weighing whether to allow students back on their campuses this Fall.
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