Gov. Bill Lee has pointed out that portions of a soon-to-be law will need to be fixed next session. He says he will sign new pandemic restrictions into law before the end of the week. They’ll set new limits on how schools, music venues and businesses can respond to COVID-19.
These newly vaccinated Nashville kids have some advice for others: Don’t overthink it
The best part about getting the COVID vaccine when you’re in elementary school may just be missing an hour or two of classes. But some of the first patients to get their shots Monday morning had some advice for those who may be feeling some hesitation.
Why Nashville kids could have better access to the COVID vaccine, starting Monday
Lower-dose COVID shots should be available to children in Tennessee by Monday after final federal approval this week for ages 5 to 11. The vaccinations will be more accessible in Nashville than in much of the state.
Tennessee House Speaker pushing to make school board races partisan
The Tennessee General Assembly gathered Wednesday afternoon to begin their third extraordinary session this year. This time their focus is on COVID-19 — although one piece of legislation is likely to have impacts that stretch further than the global pandemic.
What to expect from Tennessee’s special session on COVID-19
State lawmakers are coming back to Nashville for another special legislative session this week. WPLN political reporter Blaise Gainey spoke with afternoon host Marianna Bacallao about what to expect now that the topic is COVID.
Tennessee lawmakers aim to block vaccine and mask mandates during special session
State lawmakers plan to tackle vaccine and mask mandates from both local and federal officials when they come back next week for a special session on COVID-19.
Tennessee workplace inspectors refuse to cancel COVID rules for fear of federal takeover
The agency tasked with enforcing workplace safety rules in Tennessee has rejected a directive from state lawmakers to abandon federal COVID rules adopted in late August.
Tennessee’s COVID positivity rate drops below double digits. But does that matter?
The decline shows spread of the virus is more controlled, though the closely-watched figure can be unreliable. The positivity rate is starting to dip below 10% for the first time since a sharp rise in July.
Tennessee lawmakers agree to another special session — this time to fight federal COVID rules
Members of the state House and Senate are expected to discuss masks, vaccines and other restrictions related to coronavirus when they convene next week.
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