Nashville is on lockdown because of the coronavirus, but a week ago, state lawmakers were still trying to decide whether to continue this year’s legislative session. The decision to call a recess set off a flurry of last-minute debates.
The Tri-Star State: Why Gov. Lee Changed His Mind On How To Proceed With Paid Family Leave
The three-month paid family leave for state employees promised by Governor Bill Lee appears to be in limbo. Now it’s up to the Tennessee General Assembly to decide whether to move forward with it. And WPLN’s Sergio Martínez-Beltrán says they’re not as excited about offering generous paid leave as the governor’s office is.
The Tri-Star State: Democrats Are Resisting Gov. Lee’s Education And Criminal Justice Reform Proposals
Democrats in the Tennessee legislature are a superminority. This means that most of their proposals will not become law. But that hasn’t stopped them from pushing Gov. Bill Lee on certain issues such as education.
The Tri-Star State: The Bipartisan Movement To Relocate The State Capitol Bust Of Nathan Bedford Forrest
The capitol bust of Confederate General Nathan Bedford Forrest is, once again, at the center of controversy but the battle lines are a little different. This time, some Republicans are asking for it to be removed. WPLN’s Sergio Martínez-Beltrán has been talking to lawmakers about their change of heart.
The Tri-Star State: House Speaker Cameron Sexton Talks Priorities And Issues That Put Him At Odds With Gov. Lee
Tennessee House Speaker Cameron Sexton has made clear what his priorities are for the current legislative session. Healthcare, education, and criminal justice reform are on top of that list.
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