The world now knows them as the Tennessee Three. But just a few weeks ago, not many people outside of the state knew of Democratic Reps. Justin Jones, Justin J. Pearson and Gloria Johnson.
Building codes affect health and climate. A Tennessee bill would block cities from updating them.
Buildings are the fourth-largest source of climate pollution in the U.S. Many cities are tackling emissions with better energy codes, but a new bill in Tennessee would effectively block this policy tool — preventing cities from requiring developers to construct healthier and more efficient homes and buildings.
Tennessee GOP forces through sweeping bill that lets businesses require masks and COVID tests but not vaccines
Tennessee lawmakers stayed at the capitol until early Saturday morning, wrapping up debates over who’s allowed to require masks, negative COVID-19 tests, or vaccines. Schools could soon face much tougher restrictions on masking requirements, and local health departments face having their powers to respond to the pandemic curtailed.
The Tri-Star State: Tennessee’s Top Lawmakers Flex Muscles In Final Stretch Of Session
Listen It’s been quite a week in the Tennessee General Assembly. Gov. Bill Lee’s Education Savings Account passed in the House on a narrow, last-minute vote. It also passed in the Senate.
Gov. Bill Lee’s Voucher-Like Bill Passes In Tennessee House After Dramatic Vote
Listen A highly debated education proposal is moving forward, but only after a dramatic vote Tuesday in the Tennessee House of Representatives. Gov. Bill Lee’s school voucher plan passed the House after a sole Republican flipped his vote from a “no” to a “yes.”
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