When the Republican-controlled Tennessee legislature gathered to redraw congressional maps earlier this year, they wanted to gain a seat in the U.S. House. So they spliced Davidson County into three more rural, Republican-leaning districts.
Metro Council will vote on agreement to host 2024 RNC in Nashville
Some metro council members are opposed to hosting the RNC in 2024, saying Nashville is not hurting financially and the convention could pose a risk of violence.
Governor Lee allows ‘truth in sentencing’ bill to become law, but says he favors re-entry programs
Lee and legislative leaders have had differences over what the long-term effect will be.
Tennessee lawmakers pass ‘truth in sentencing’ bill, following months of heated debate
The debate about a controversial criminal sentencing measure is over. After months of back and forth, Tennessee lawmakers voted to pass a bill last week that would require many people to spend much longer in prison.
At the Statehouse: House members slapped with subpoenas, pipeline bill slides through Senate, education overhaul inches forward
Spring is finally here, and the weather isn’t the only thing heating up. There’s drama at the Capitol.
House Speaker Cameron Sexton subpoenaed along with other lawmakers
House Speaker Cameron Sexton, R-Crossville, released a statement saying the subpoena was not unexpected, and he’s been fully cooperating with investigators.
After banning trans athletes in K-12 sports, Tennessee Republicans take aim at college
In a sequel to last year’s legislation barring transgender students from playing sports at public K-12 schools, trans athletes could also be barred from competing in collegiate sports under new legislation filed in the Tennessee General Assembly.
What do you see in Tennessee’s new legislative map? For Democrats, it’s bad signs and gerrymandering
Is it a dinosaur? An esophagus? The shapes might spark the imagination, but Democrats are saying they represent a power grab.
Republican-led House will release Congressional maps splitting Davidson County, a Democratic stronghold
The Tennessee House Redistricting Committee is meeting Wednesday to release Congressional District map proposals, and the change could cost Democrats a seat.
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