Each year, lawmakers vote on a rules package that lays out the policies and procedures that must be followed. In the past, approving rules was not contentious, for the most part. But the current leadership has made several changes limiting speech on the Tennessee House floor.
Black Caucus Wants Chris Barbic To Come Talk Charter School Segregation
African Americans in the Tennessee legislature are requesting a personal visit from the superintendent overseeing the state’s lowest performing schools. At a recent forum, Chris Barbic said creating diversity shouldn’t fall on the shoulders of charter schools.
Democrats Keep Top Leaders in Place
Democrats in the Tennessee House will stick with the status quo when it comes to their leaders.
Shaw Wants More Cooperative Spirit from Democrats
Democrats in the state house are electing their leaders Wednesday. And for some, the party’s diminished role is cause for change.
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