Tennessee’s House Speaker has removed all Democrats from House committees, further limiting the time they’re able to debate legislation in the Republican supermajority.
Rare bipartisan support won’t be enough to resurrect Tennessee Democrats’ housing bill
A bipartisan push for housing reform is dead this year after an attempt to resurrect the bill was unsuccessful.
Lawmakers push for Tennessee schools to offer free feminine hygiene products
A bill moving through the statehouse would provide free feminine hygiene products to students at Tennessee schools. Supporters maintain that increased access to these products will improve students’ academic performance.
Tennessee Democrats say limiting debate and public access is an unnecessary move by Republican Supermajority
Members of the public were met with resistance when trying to enter one of two balconies; Democratic members were singled out for talking too much; and the Republican Speaker was given new powers to set time limits on debates.
Politician, retired Army vet and international lip sync champion: Meet Tennessee House Minority Leader Karen Camper
House Minority Leader Karen Camper isn’t just a politician. She’s a mother, a veteran and former teacher. For this story, WPLN News sat down with Camper to talk about her life leading up to becoming a state lawmaker.
Tennessee political leaders weigh in on dispute over reproductive health care for military personnel
Political battle lines are hardening over how military personnel get access to abortions.
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.
Tennessee Democrats Discuss Missed Opportunities, Lessons Learned From This Year’s Legislative Session
It was a tough year for the minority party in the state legislature, and after the session’s wrap earlier this week, Democratic lawmakers criticized Republican for focusing on what they called “Fox News problems” instead of making life better for Tennesseans.
Top Democrat In Tennessee House Was Sick With COVID-19 At Start Of Special Session
The House Minority Leader in the Tennessee General Assembly was feeling ill at the start of last week’s special session. Rep. Karen Camper, D-Memphis, attended a few socially-distanced meetings and was on the floor of the state House Monday night, according to a spokesperson.
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