The statehouse voted unanimously to pass the Foster Care Youth Bill of Rights, guaranteeing certain rights for all kids in foster care.
Tennessee poised to undo police reform Memphis enacted responding to Tyre Nichols’ death
Legislation designed to undo police traffic-stop reform in Memphis is heading to Governor Bill Lee’s desk.
House blocks Memphis police reform, blindsiding the family of Tyre Nichols
A measure that would roll back police reform in Memphis after the death of Tyre Nichols has passed the House.
Involuntary commitment laws could change in Tennessee. A forensic psychiatrist weighs the pros and cons.
Since the shooting death of a Belmont University freshman in the fall, lawmakers have been re-thinking Tennessee’s laws around involuntary commitment and access to firearms.
Tennessee Republican Lawmaker Apologizes On House Floor After Racist Comment To Colleague
An East Tennessee Republican publicly apologized Monday evening after making a racist comment to one of his colleagues. The white representative said he will now work with his black colleagues on achieving “racial reconciliation.” But the lawmaker he apologized to says it will take more than an apology.
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