Spring is finally here, and the weather isn’t the only thing heating up. There’s drama at the Capitol.
At the statehouse: Resignation, education and a controversial confirmation
The ninth week of session held some unexpected twists and turns.
Another corruption scandal at the state capitol forces an East Tennessee lawmaker to resign
State Rep. Robin Smith, R-Hixson, has been charged with one count of wire fraud for a scheme involving a fictitious political consultant.
Police Oversight Boards Have Gained Momentum In Tennessee, But Some Fear A ‘Poison Pill’ From Lawmakers
The Tennessee House of Representatives will soon vote on a bill that could strip the power of police oversight boards across the state, if members don’t complete training. Some worry the measure could make it harder for citizens to hold officers accountable.
FBI Searches Offices And Homes Of Former Tennessee House Speaker, 3 Other Republicans
FBI agents searched the legislative offices or homes of four Republican lawmakers, including former House Speaker Glen Casada, as well as three aides Friday morning.
The Tri-Star State: School Vouchers, Two New Speakers And A Governor — A Look At The 2019 Legislative Session
In 2019 Tennesseans saw a lot of “news” from the state Capitol. A new governor, two new speakers of the House of Representatives, and the state’s first ever school voucher law.
Rep. Cameron Sexton Distances Himself From Glen Casada As New House Speaker Nominee
Listen Tennessee House Republicans have chosen Crossville Republican Cameron Sexton as their next pick for speaker. The lawmakers held a private caucus meeting this morning to select the person likely to replace outgoing Speaker Glen Casada. After four rounds of voting, Sexton won the nomination and told reporters his first order of business will be […]
Timeline: The 20 Days That Ended Glen Casada’s Tenure As Tennessee House Speaker
When he was elected in January, House Speaker Glen Casada was poised to become one of the most powerful figures in the state. But less than five months later, he’s agreed to resign. Casada’s tumble from grace unfolded in less than three weeks. Here are some key moments:
Glen Casada Says He Will Resign As Tennessee House Speaker
Tennessee House Speaker Glen Casada said on Tuesday he plans to step down from his position. Casada’s decision comes hours after the House Republican Caucus cast an unprecedented 45-24 no-confidence vote in Casada, after racist and lewd text messages between him and his former chief of staff were leaked to the media.
Tennessee Republicans Declare They’ve Lost Faith In House Speaker Glen Casada
Listen Tennessee Republicans declared Monday that they’ve lost faith in House Speaker Glen Casada after an unprecedented vote by rank-and-file GOP members. Senior Republican leaders released a letter calling on Casada to resign, and Gov. Bill Lee announced he’s ready to call a special session if the Franklin Republican does not do so.
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