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Gov. Bill Lee, in pivot, to sign order strengthening background checks, calls for red flag law

By Blaise Gainey

April 11, 2023

Gov. Bill Lee is calling on the Tennessee legislature to pass a law that would restrict people who pose a threat to themselves or others from having access to guns. But while he is the chief of command in the state, if lawmakers aren’t on board, it won’t happen.

Filed Under: Criminal Justice, Politics, WPLN News Tagged With: 113th Tennessee General Assembly, Bill Lee, Cameron Sexton, firearms, General Assembly, guns, red flag law, Tennessee General Assembly, tnleg, tnpol, Todd Gardenhire

A top Republican pauses Gov. Bill Lee’s attempt to disband the Tennessee Commission on Children and Youth

By Blaise Gainey

March 22, 2023

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A bill, which seemed to be retaliatory, would’ve dissolved a commission made to audit the Tennessee Department of Children’s Services. The idea came straight from the governor’s office, but it is no longer being pursued.

Filed Under: Politics, WPLN News Tagged With: 113th Tennessee General Assembly, Bill Lee, DCS, Jack Johnson, legislature, Tennessee Department of Children's Services, Tennessee Legislature, tnleg, tnpol, William Lamberth

Nashville announces lawsuit to stop Tennessee from downsizing Metro Council

By Blaise Gainey

March 13, 2023

Nashville Mayor John Cooper announced Monday that the city will be suing the state over a new law that slashes the size of Metro Council. The lawsuit alleges that the requirements written in the law violate several parts of the Tennessee Constitution.

Filed Under: Metro, Politics, WPLN News Tagged With: Bill Lee, John Cooper, Nashville Metro Council

Gov. Bill Lee signs bill to shrink Nashville Metro Council

By Blaise Gainey

March 9, 2023

Gov. Bill Lee quickly signed a measure into law that will reduce the size of Metro Council. The bill passed out of the Senate first thing Thursday morning and was signed by the governor before noon

Filed Under: Metro, Politics, WPLN News Tagged With: 113th Tennessee General Assembly, Bill Lee, Frank Niceley, Jeff Yarbro, Nashville Metro Council, Republican National Convention, Tennessee General Assembly, tnleg, tnpol

After House vote, Tennessee governor will soon decide if drag shows should be banned from public spaces

By Blaise Gainey

February 23, 2023

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A bill to ban adult cabaret shows from public property or for those under 18 is on track to go to the governor. It could be signed as early as next week. 

Filed Under: Politics, WPLN News Tagged With: 113th Tennessee General Assembly, Bill Lee, drag, legislature, lgbtq, Pride, Tennessee General Assembly, Tennessee Legislature, tnleg, tnpol

GOP-backed measure banning drag shows on public property is headed to a final vote

By Blaise Gainey

February 21, 2023

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The Tennessee House is scheduled to hear the bill that would ban drag shows on public property on Thursday. If it passes, it’ll head to the governor for his signature.

Filed Under: Politics, WPLN News Tagged With: 113th Tennessee General Assembly, Bill Lee, drag, General Assembly, legislature, lgbtq, Tennessee Legislature, tnleg, tnpol

TennCare would cover more pregnancies and diapers under proposal from Gov. Bill Lee

By Blake Farmer

February 8, 2023

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Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee is proposing a significant expansion of the state’s Medicaid program, known as TennCare, using money from a new deal negotiated with the Trump Administration described as a “block grant.”

Filed Under: Health Care, WPLN News Tagged With: Bill Lee, Medicaid expansion, Michele Johnson, pregnancy, state of the state, TennCare, Tennessee Justice Center

Governor Lee proposes $55.6B budget, with an eye toward roads, TennCare expansion and teacher raises

By Blaise Gainey

February 6, 2023

Gov. Bill Lee is proposing a $55.6 billion budget for the next fiscal year, pumping billions into the state’s battered and congested roadways and dramatically expanding TennCare for families.  

Filed Under: Politics, WPLN News Tagged With: 113th Tennessee General Assembly, Abortion, Bill Lee, ESAs, Healthcare, public safety, schools, state of the state, TennCare, tnpol, Tyre Nichols

What we know a week after Tennessee rejected federal HIV funding

By Blake Farmer

January 23, 2023

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It’s become increasingly clear that Tennessee’s rejection of federal funding for HIV prevention targets Planned Parenthood, which received some of the money for condom distribution. The state also says it plans to keep spending on HIV prevention, but prioritize HIV prevention for victims of human trafficking, first responders, mothers and children.

Filed Under: Health Care, WPLN News Tagged With: AIDS, Bill Lee, HIV

Tennessee’s lethal injection chemicals haven’t been tested properly for years, according to third party review

By Marianna Bacallao

December 28, 2022

Gov. Bill Lee is changing the way Tennessee carries out its executions, following an independent review of the state’s lethal injections.

Filed Under: Criminal Justice, WPLN News Tagged With: Bill Lee, death penalty, execution, executions, lethal injection

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