As the state legislature enters its special session, reporters and watchdogs are circling to make sure everyone plays by the rules. In their new book, Welcome to Capitol Hill, authors Joel Ebert and Erik Schelzig reveal that Tennessee has had more than its fair share of political scandals over the last 50 years.
Blackburn Votes Against Pandemic Stimulus, Accusing Democrats Of ‘Socialistic Agenda’
Tennessee Republican Marsha Blackburn was one of six senators to vote against the coronavirus relief bill passed Monday night. In a statement, she says she couldn’t get on board with everything in the $2.3 trillion spending plan.
Sen. Lamar Alexander Defends Infectious Disease Expert Anthony Fauci After President’s Criticism
In what could be one of his last public disagreements with President Donald Trump, Republican Sen. Lamar Alexander has defended the work of the country’s top expert on infectious diseases. In a statement and a tweet Monday, Alexander said people should actually be paying more attention to what Dr. Anthony Fauci has to say.
Sen. Alexander: It’s ‘A Good Idea’ To Reconsider Renaming Military Bases Honoring Confederate Soldiers
Sen. Lamar Alexander, R-Tenn., is leaning toward supporting a potential rename of military bases named after Confederate generals. In an interview with Tennessee reporters Tuesday, Alexander said people should learn from history instead of erasing it. But he said that understanding the current historical context also mattered.
COVID-19 Vaccine Is Unlikely Before Fall Semester, Dr. Fauci Tells Sen. Lamar Alexander
Many school districts and universities in Tennessee have been weighing whether to allow students back on their campuses this Fall.
Tennessee Sen. Alexander Wants Widespread COVID-19 Testing Before Reopening Business
Sen. Lamar Alexander, R-Tennessee, has been tapped by President Donald Trump to be part of his economic recovery initiative. Alexander’s appointment to the group was announced last week. On Monday, he told WPLN News the country has to re-open for business soon — but not before more testing for COVID-19 is available.
Tennessee Sen. Lamar Alexander Says Federal Government Has To Better Coordinate Testing For COVID19
The Tennessee senator, who is retiring later this year, spoke to WPLN News about the crisis and Washington’s response to it on Friday morning.
Sen. Lamar Alexander To Vote With Republican Colleagues On Blocking Witnesses From Impeachment Trial
The Senator from Tennessee said in a statement that he got to his final decision after hearing the arguments from both sides.
Two Tones On Impeachment From Tennessee’s Senators
The partisan divide over impeachment comes as no surprise. But a bit of a gap has also opened up between the Tennessee senators who are engaged in the impeachment trial.
Bill Lee Sworn In As Tennessee’s 50th Governor
Listen Republican Bill Lee pledged to work toward creating safer neighborhoods and acknowledged his administration will face challenges with the opioid epidemic and access to health care, after he took the oath of office Saturday morning to become Tennessee’s 50th governor.
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