Special session, special restrictions. The Tennessee House adopted rules on Monday that limit what lawmakers can say and how they’ll file proposals this week.
Amid calls for gun reform, Tennessee Republicans say the state needs to crack down on juvenile crime. The numbers say otherwise.
Over the past decade, juvenile crime where a gun was involved has increased by 26%, according to data from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation.
Rep. Justin J. Pearson sworn back in on first day of Tennessee’s special legislative session
Memphis Rep. Justin J. Pearson was sworn in — again. Pearson was expelled earlier this year for leading a gun reform protest on the Tennessee House floor.
Southern pastors link arms in prayer as Tennessee lawmakers convene
In the hours before the legislative special session, pastors with the Southern Christian Coalition formed a human chain around the capitol building as they prayed for lawmakers to be compassionate. The governor called the session in response to a deadly school shooting in Nashville in March. Chaplain Dahron Johnson, of United Church of Christ, led […]
Nonprofit for Covenant families puts weight behind special session measures
Speaking from the steps of the Tennessee Capitol, members of the Covenant Families Action Fund announced their support for several bills ahead of this week’s special session, including Gov. Bill Lee’s order of protection bill. That legislation, sponsored by a Democratic representative, is HB 7100 and is intended to temporarily prevent people who pose a […]
‘People are raw’: Gun safety advocates press for change at Tennessee’s special legislative session
Authorities are expecting protests much of this week as the Tennessee General Assembly meets for a special session. In fact, city police are encouraging folks who commute downtown to instead work from home in anticipation of crowds.
Tennessee Democrats file legislation to close the loophole that allows prohibited people from accessing guns
Ahead of the specially called session on public safety, Democrats have introduced several gun reform measures. One of them would close a dangerous loophole that allows people to turn over their guns to a friend or a relative.
What to expect at Tennessee’s special legislative session — an FAQ by WPLN News
A flurry of bills are being filed as lawmakers prepare for a special session on public safety. The governor called for the session in response to the Covenant School shooting in March, which left three students and three staff members dead.
‘Nibble at the edges’: One Republican lawmaker contemplates his role as special session kicks off
When Republican state Sen. Richard Briggs, R-Knoxville, first read Gov. Bill Lee’s extreme risk protection order he thought: This seems reasonable.
How Tennessee’s justice system allows dangerous people to keep guns — with deadly outcomes
Michaela Carter was one of at least 75 people killed in domestic violence shootings in Nashville since 2007. Nearly 40% were shot by people who were legally barred from having a gun.
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