Now that Republicans have a so-called “mega-majority” in Tennessee’s legislature, some are more worried about infighting than about interference from Democrats.
Historic Legislative Majority for Republicans
Tennessee Republicans have now clinched what some are calling a “mega-majority” in the state legislature. They flipped six seats from blue to red in the state Senate, and at least that many in the state House.
TN Democrats Find Bright Spots in Nashville
The biggest gathering of Democrats in Nashville last night was at Loews Vanderbilt Hotel – a celebration for Rep. Jim Cooper’s all-but certain re-election. Democrats primarily had to look to national politics to find something to cheer about.
Super Majority Could Expose Old Divisions
A GOP supermajority in the state house may not be all its cracked up to be. Republican Governor Bill Haslam sees two sides in controlling so much of the General Assembly.
TN High Court Agrees to Hear Voter ID Case, After Election
The Tennessee Supreme Court says a Memphis library card will count as voter ID for this election. In an order released Thursday, the high court also said it would hear oral arguments in the politically charged case.
Voter-ID Ruling Headed to State Supreme Court
Tennessee election officials are turning to the state Supreme Court to back up their interpretation of new voter ID requirements. An appeals court said Thursday the law is constitutional, but that people can also vote using IDs issued by cities.
Court Upholds Voter ID Law, Permits Library Cards
A legal challenge against the state’s new voter ID requirement has gotten part of what it asked for. An appeals court did not overturn the law as unconstitutional. But it did say a Memphis library card with a photo is acceptable to vote in Tennessee.
Voter-ID Appeal Sharply Questioned by Judges
A legal challenge to Tennessee’s voter-ID requirement went before a state appeals court yesterday. Early voting just got underway in the first presidential election since the law passed.
Voter Registration Approaches Four Million as Deadline Nears
The agency behind Nashville’s public art projects hope its fanciful bike racks and statues will soon be marked on Google Maps. Next month, the Metro Arts Commission will ask city leaders for approval to participate in the nationwide effort to include works of art on the online app.
UT Receives Lackluster Response to Candidate Survey
“Vote Orange” is a new election slogan coming from the University of Tennessee. But according to a recent candidate survey, it’s hard to tell whose interests align with UT’s top officials. Only a third of General Assembly candidates bothered to answer the survey.
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