Tennessee’s comptroller announced Wednesday he will not seek re-election next year. Justin Wilson has served in the role for 12 years, and has worked with both Republican and Democratic administrations.
Tennessee Electors Vote For Trump; Lee Still Doesn’t Recognize Biden As President-Elect
Tennessee’s 11 electoral votes have been cast for President Donald Trump, but despite a Supreme Court ruling over the weekend, Gov. Bill Lee says he wants to wait until the Electoral Collage results have been formalized to recognize Joe Biden as president-elect.
The Electoral College Is In Spotlight, But Trump’s Decisive Win In Tennessee Means Little Drama Here
Electors all across the country will be casting the votes Monday that should certify Joe Biden as the next president. This process will likely draw protests at many statehouses, but the procedure in Tennessee is expected to be controversy-free.
Rep. David Byrd Says He Might Go On A Ventilator After Being Hospitalized For COVID
State Rep. David Byrd, R-Waynesboro, announced on Facebook he might go on a ventilator if his oxygen levels do not improve. During the weekend, it was reported that Byrd had to be flown to a hospital in Nashville as he battles COVID-19.
Prior To Resigning, Veterans Services Chief Courtney Rogers Accused Of Abusive Conduct, Discrimination
Two top leaders of the Tennessee Department of Veterans Services who resigned last month were accused of misconduct, records obtained Monday by WPLN News show.
Tennessee Will Have LGBT Representatives For The First Time. Will They Stop Anti-LGBT Bills?
When the General Assembly convenes January, it will have for the first time not one, but two LGBT lawmakers. This could mean a slowdown — though not necessary the end — of these types of measures.
Ousted Democratic Lawmaker Lands Job With Gov. Lee’s Administration
An outgoing state lawmaker is headed back to the Tennessee State Capitol. Gov. Bill Lee announced today that Memphis’s John DeBerry will join his administration as a senior advisor.
In Anti-Transparency Move, Tennessee House GOP Caucus Closes Meetings To Press
The Republican Caucus in the Tennessee House of Representatives has decided to close their meetings to the press. This means that Tennesseans will now be effectively shut out of an important part of the legislative process.
Tennessee Expecting COVID Vaccine For Frontline Workers In Mid-December
Tennessee’s health chief said Tuesday that the state is expecting to receive its first doses of a COVID-19 vaccine around Dec. 15. In a press conference, Lisa Piercey said the new information comes after having conversations this week with the federal government.
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