A Tennessee representative wants to make Juneteenth a day of special observance in the state. The measure (HB1626/SB1829) is moving in the House of Representatives with unanimous support, but its prospects in the state Senate are uncertain.
The Tri-Star State: The Tennessee General Assembly To Finalize State Budget This Week
Tennesseans won’t know the full economic effects of the pandemic for a while, but its impact on the state budget is becoming clearer. Over the last week lawmakers have been figuring how to cut hundreds of millions of dollars across all departments. WPLN’s Sergio Martínez-Beltrán has been on Capitol Hill this week following the latest. […]
Tennessee Senate Approves A Revised Budget, House Could Finalize It Next Week
The Tennessee Senate passed a new $39.4 billion budget Thursday that includes more than $300 million in cuts due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. The House is expected to vote on it next week.
Campaign To Remove Confederate Bust Presses Ahead, Even After Tennessee Legislature Refuses
The Tennessee legislature isn’t going to remove a bust of Nathan Bedford Forrest from the Capitol building. But that isn’t stopping some Nashville protestors who want the state to stop recognizing the Ku Klux Klan leader.
Bill That Would Eliminate Nathan Bedford Forrest Day Heads To Vote In Tennessee House
A bill that would eliminate Tennessee’s observance of Nathan Bedford Forrest Day has passed its first challenge in the House. But that’s the only measure regarding specifically the Confederate general that is moving forward in the General Assembly.
Vanderbilt Poll Shows Race, Political Divide On COVID-19 Perception And Fears
A new Vanderbilt University poll shows that an overwhelming majority of Tennesseans are satisfied with how local leaders have handled the coronavirus pandemic. Two-thirds of the people said they support Gov. Bill Lee’s response.
Tennessee Republican Lawmaker Apologizes On House Floor After Racist Comment To Colleague
An East Tennessee Republican publicly apologized Monday evening after making a racist comment to one of his colleagues. The white representative said he will now work with his black colleagues on achieving “racial reconciliation.” But the lawmaker he apologized to says it will take more than an apology.
Tennessee Democrats Celebrate Ruling On Absentee Voting For All
Tennessee Democratic lawmakers are celebrating a recent ruling that could allow universal absentee voting in the state. And they are pushing back against Republicans claiming the judge is legislating from the bench.
Thousands March Through Downtown Nashville In Youth-Led Demonstration Against Systemic Racism
Thousands of people filled Nashville’s streets Thursday for a peaceful protest against police brutality. Almost all of them were teens.
Tennessee Supreme Court Declines To Hear School Voucher Case, In A Blow For The Program
This means the fight over school vouchers will proceed in the Court of Appeals, and the state will be unable to process voucher applications or make any awards for the time being.
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