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Bill Beck

Four Tennessee House seats are up for grabs this Election Day

By Blaise Gainey

August 3, 2023

Four Tennessee House Districts are up for election Thursday. While it’s not an election year for most state representatives, two expulsions, one death and a resignation led to special elections this summer.

Tagged With: Bill Beck, justin j. pearson, Justin Jones, Timothy Hill

‘The Prince of Madison’: Tennessee Rep. Bill Beck dies at 61

By Blaise GaineyandRachel Iacovone

June 5, 2023

State Rep. Bill Beck

State Rep. Bill Beck has died. The Nashville Democrat was 61. Beck unexpectedly passed away Sunday after having a heart attack.

Filed Under: Politics, WPLN News Tagged With: Bill Beck, John Ray Clemmons, obituary

Police Oversight Boards Have Gained Momentum In Tennessee, But Some Fear A ‘Poison Pill’ From Lawmakers

By Samantha Max

March 12, 2021

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The Tennessee House of Representatives will soon vote on a bill that could strip the power of police oversight boards across the state, if members don’t complete training. Some worry the measure could make it harder for citizens to hold officers accountable.

Filed Under: Criminal Justice, Race & Equity, WPLN News Tagged With: Bill Beck, community oversight board, Glen Casada, Tennessee Legislature

Another Tennessee Lawmaker Tests Positive For COVID-19

By Blake Farmer

August 27, 2020

State Rep. Bill Beck is now the second Democrat to turn up sick with COVID-19 following the recent special session of the state legislature.

Filed Under: Coronavirus Live Updates, Health Care, Politics Tagged With: Bill Beck, Coronavirus In Tennessee, Tennessee Legislature

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