Less than a year after Tennessee Republicans attempted to expel her from the state House, Democrat Gloria Johnson is seeking another term there while simultaneously waging an uphill campaign for U.S. Senate. Republicans are trying to force her to choose one.
A new Tennessee lawmaker walks into the capitol wearing a dashiki. House GOP suggests he explore other careers.
Tennessee’s newest lawmaker was sworn in Thursday. Democratic Rep. Justin J. Pearson is filling a vacancy left in House District 86 in Memphis. But people were more focused on what Pearson was wearing.
A Special Session To Elect A New House Speaker? Some Lawmakers Worry It Will Cost Too Much
Listen Several Tennessee House lawmakers are pushing back on calls to hold a special session to replace House Speaker Glen Casada. The embattled speaker sent Tuesday his resignation letter to House members on Tuesday, saying the meeting is needed to elect his successor. But some lawmakers are concerned about the cost of it.
Prescription Requirement for Pseudoephed Draws Instant Resistance
With meth lab busts in Tennessee on the rise again, one state lawmaker wants to require prescriptions for the so-called “precursors” found in cold medicine. Pharmacists and drug companies are already lining up to keep pseudoephedrine available over the counter.
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