The proposal would put a stop to one of the two races current Rep. Gloria Johnson, D-Knoxville, has her hat in. She’s running for reelection and Congress.
Gov. Bill Lee signs bill to shrink Nashville Metro Council
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
John Lewis Way would be renamed after Trump under new Republican bill
A stretch of John Lewis Way in downtown Nashville would be renamed for former President Donald Trump under a proposal from statehouse Republicans.
Tennessee will make ivermectin available without a prescription, despite research showing no benefit for COVID treatment
Under a bill awaiting Gov. Bill Lee’s signature, Tennessee would make ivermectin available at pharmacies without a prescription.
Failed Proposal To Elect Tennessee School Board Reveals Broader Motivations
It looks like Governor Bill Haslam will keep appointing members of the state school board. But a failed proposal to take that power away reveals the motivations behind a legislative power grab.
Opponents say retired officers may be too old to carry guns in schools
Democrats are still coming up with new ways to slow down a move in the state legislature to arm some teachers. They say former law enforcement officers may be too old to safely carry guns in class.