The Tennessee General Assembly adopted new rules Monday night for special session. Democrats in the chamber spoke up against several of the rules — most of which they feel target them and members of the public who want gun control policies.
Rep. Justin Jones sworn in days ahead of Tennessee’s special session on public safety
Rep. Justin Jones, D-Nashville, was sworn in for the third time Thursday at the Capitol. He won his special election last month. It came after he was expelled for leading a protest from the House floor.
Republican Gov. Bill Lee calls for special session on ‘public safety.’ Democrats say it will do more harm than good.
The special session focused on public safety is officially happening. It’s set to begin Aug. 21 — as expected. Gov. Bill Lee is asking lawmakers to focus on preventing violent crime, but Democrats say it misses the mark.
Reflecting on the People’s Plaza protests, three years later
In this episode, guest host Steve Haruch speaks with people who participated in the People’s Plaza protest and what has changed since then.
There’s an important deadline coming up for Davidson County voters this week
Voters hoping to register for the primaries for the District 52 special election have until the end of business Tuesday. The seat must be filled after the Republican General Assembly expelled Democratic Rep. Justin Jones.
Nashville and Memphis created police oversight boards seeking accountability. Now Tennessee’s Republican supermajority is abolishing them.
Nashville and Memphis have been running independent, civilian-led police oversight boards — but those groups will be abolished after a legislative vote Thursday.
Tennessee Three receive invitation to visit the White House
Reps. Gloria Johnson, Justin J. Pearson and Justin Jones are expected to head to the White House next Monday to visit with President Joe Biden.
After expulsions, Tennessee Democrats are relishing new momentum, while Republicans retreat
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.
Memphis council votes to send Justin J. Pearson back to Tennessee House
Less than a week after Republicans expelled him from the state House after leading a protest in the legislature calling for gun law reforms, Justin J. Pearson gets his seat back.
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