Gov. Bill Lee met with Senate Speaker Randy McNally and House Speaker Cameron Sexton on Sunday night to discuss how to proceed with the legislative session because of the coronavirus pandemic, sources told WPLN News.
On Coronavirus Response, Tennessee Legislature Splits Along Party Lines
State legislatures all across the nation are suspending business due to the coronavirus pandemic. But in Tennessee, the response from lawmakers has largely split along party lines.
The Tri-Star State: Meet Cameron Sexton, The Man Likely To Become House Speaker
Listen Followers of Tennessee state politics have a new name to focus on: Cameron Sexton. The Crossville Republican is set to replace Glen Casada as House Speaker after a vote by the House GOP caucus last week.
Tennessee House Speaker Glen Casada Won’t Step Down Until August
Listen Many state lawmakers are expressing frustration after House Speaker Glen Casada announced Tuesday that he doesn’t intend to resign for another two months. The embattled speaker sent a letter to members laying out his plans to step down from the House’s top post. The decision drew immediate fire from the Republican lawmaker next in […]
After Plan To Close Primaries In Tennessee Fails, GOP Lawmakers Propose A Watered-Down Alternative
Listen Some Republican lawmakers in the Tennessee General Assembly are not giving up on a proposal to close the state’s primaries. Last week, a bill that would’ve required party registration in order to vote in state primaries, was overwhelmingly defeated. But a watered-down version is moving ahead.
Virtual School Caps Advance, Closure Proposal Dies
Teachers filled the front row of a state legislative committee room to support their embattled virtual school. Ultimately, the panel advanced legislation that would cap enrollment if a trend of poor grades persists.
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