Gov. Bill Lee is calling on the Tennessee legislature to pass a law that would restrict people who pose a threat to themselves or others from having access to guns. But while he is the chief of command in the state, if lawmakers aren’t on board, it won’t happen.
Justin Jones is reappointed to Tennessee House seat, just days after expulsion
At least 30 members of Nashville’s Metro Council have released statements declaring their intent to vote Jones back into the District 52 seat. He will need a simple majority of the 40-member council to reclaim it.
Democratic lawmakers facing expulsion remain defiant ahead of Thursday’s vote
Democratic state lawmakers say that their possible expulsion from the Tennessee General Assembly is a threat to democracy.
Narrow exceptions to Tennessee’s abortion ban are heading to the governor’s desk
Tennessee’s Senate has passed narrow exceptions to the state’s abortion ban, which is among the strictest in the country. The bill now heads to the governor’s desk.
With Nashville’s lawsuit against the state still pending, Metro Council is meeting again to discuss new district maps
Metro Council is set to hold another meeting Tuesday night, as time runs out on their redistricting efforts.
With calls for gun reform growing louder, Tennessee GOP is deferring legislative action and targeting three Dems with expulsion
As calls from students and other local gun reform activists intensify, Tennessee lawmakers are deferring action on gun legislation. And three Democratic legislators who’ve been outspoken advocates for change could now be expelled from office.
Memphis theater company files first legal challenge to Tennessee’s drag restrictions
The plaintiff raises money for the city’s LGBTQ community by performing original plays. The nonprofit argues that the law isn’t clear on what conduct is prohibited by the law, or what it will mean for its all-ages drag shows.
Lawmakers delay all firearm-related bills one week in wake of Covenant School shooting
Several gun-related bills have been advancing through the Tennessee General Assembly this session, but now Republicans are tabling those discussions. Lawmakers say it’s out of respect for victims of the Covenant School shooting.
Sexton’s proposed task force to consider rejecting nearly $2B in federal education funds would be ‘stacked’ with politicians
Within a couple of years, Tennessee could start turning down nearly $2 billion annually in federal education funding. Under a proposal sponsored by House Speaker Cameron Sexton, a politically appointed task force would study whether that’s an option.
A House Republican calls Senate Speaker Randy McNally a ‘groomer’ and ‘predator’ in letter requesting he resign
Lt. Gov. Randy McNally, who presides over Tennessee’s Senate, is being asked to resign from his post by a Republican member of the Tennessee House. But McNally’s refusing to go.
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