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Gov. Lee, House And Senate Speakers Meet To Discuss Future Of Legislative Session

Sergio Martínez-Beltrán

March 15, 2020

Gov. Bill Lee met with Senate Speaker Randy McNally and House Speaker Cameron Sexton on Sunday night to discuss how to proceed with the legislative session because of the coronavirus pandemic, sources told WPLN News.

Filed Under: Politics, WPLN News Tagged With: Andy Holt, Bill Lee, Cameron Sexton, Coronavirus In Tennessee, Mike Stewart, Randy McNally

On Coronavirus Response, Tennessee Legislature Splits Along Party Lines

Sergio Martínez-Beltrán

March 13, 2020

Listen

State legislatures all across the nation are suspending business due to the coronavirus pandemic. But in Tennessee, the response from lawmakers has largely split along party lines.

Filed Under: Politics, WPLN News Tagged With: Andy Holt, Bill Lee, Cameron Sexton, Coronavirus In Tennessee, Mike Stewart, Randy McNally

Getting A Tennessee Handgun Permit Just Got Easier, Worrying Some Gun-Rights Advocates

Sergio Martínez-Beltrán

December 31, 2019

A new gun law that will take effect January 1, 2020 in Tennessee has raised some concerns — even among gun-rights advocates. Many are calling the measure unsafe because it drastically cuts the training required to get a handgun permit.

Filed Under: Politics, WPLN News Tagged With: Andy Holt, gun permit, handgun carry permit, Jim Mauth

Despite Opposition From Gov. Lee, Online Sports Gambling Bill Passes In Tennessee House

Sergio Martínez-Beltrán

April 24, 2019

Listen The Tennessee House of Representatives voted Wednesday to approve sports gambling in the state. The measure passed on a 58-37 vote, despite facing opposition from Gov. Bill Lee.

Filed Under: Politics, WPLN News Tagged With: Andy Holt, Rick Staples

Some Conservatives May Not Show For Chris Christie’s Nashville Visit

Blake Farmer

May 30, 2014

A few of Tennessee’s most conservative Republicans may not make Friday’s annual party fundraiser – the Statesman’s Dinner. They object to the chosen speaker, New Jersey Governor Chris Christie.

Filed Under: WPLN News Tagged With: Andy Holt, Ben Cunningham, Chris Christie, Statesmen's Dinner

Haslam Vetoes Flash Mob Bill Because It Also Lowers Penalties On Polluters

Blake Farmer

May 22, 2014

Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam has vetoed a bill targeting people who organize flash mobs that result in vandalism. But his reasoning has nothing to do with flash mobs.

Filed Under: WPLN News Tagged With: Andy Holt, Bill Haslam, flash mob

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