The special session focused on public safety is officially happening. It’s set to begin Aug. 21 — as expected. Gov. Bill Lee is asking lawmakers to focus on preventing violent crime, but Democrats say it misses the mark.
Firearms group escalates involuntary commitments idea in effort against Gov. Lee’s gun control proposal
The Tennessee Firearms Association is launching an initiative aiming to defeat Gov. Bill Lee’s proposed gun control measure. John Harris, the group’s executive director, says they’re calling the campaign “Red Flag Down.”
Passenger rail in Nashville could generate nearly $20B, so Democrats are urging Gov. Lee to act
Tennessee House Democrats want Gov. Bill Lee to focus on bringing passenger rail to the state. A government advisory commission study shows intercity passenger rail could improve mobility and grow the state’s economy. The ball is now in the governor’s court.
Gun reform advocates are demanding action ahead of gun-specific special session
Gun safety advocates in Tennessee have ramped up their call for the General Assembly to make substantive changes to the state’s gun laws. In the past week, groups have held rallies in Middle Tennessee as well as press conferences across the state.
Nashville sues to stop state takeover of the airport authority, citing home rule
Metro Nashville is suing Gov. Bill Lee and Republican leaders of the General Assembly over a new law reforming the Airport Authority board. The suit contends that the law violates the state constitution’s home rule and equal protection clause.
Reflecting on the People’s Plaza protests, three years later
In this episode, guest host Steve Haruch speaks with people who participated in the People’s Plaza protest and what has changed since then.
State adds appointed officials to board overseeing Nashville’s convention center
Gov. Bill Lee signed legislation last week to change the makeup of the Music City Center’s board of directors. The change added three state officials to the board: the comptroller of the treasury, secretary of state, and state treasurer.
Tennessee’s governor says he wants to ‘minimize the politics’ between the state and Nashville, after a legislative session full of bills targeting the city
Republicans in the General Assembly unhappy with Nashville’s elected leaders made their displeasure known throughout this year’s legislative session. They passed measures to cut Metro Council in half, change the makeup of Nashville’s sports and airport authorities, and disband the community oversight board.
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee says late summer date for special session on guns wasn’t his call
Most public schools in the state will start this August, shortly before a special session on gun reform starts. That has some advocates speculating that Gov. Bill Lee had that in mind when he selected Aug. 21.
Gov. Bill Lee signs law to fund school security. Activists say it doesn’t address the root of the problem.
Gov. Bill Lee signed on Wednesday what he says is the first response to the Covenant School shooting. It’s a school safety package that opponents say does not address the real issue.
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