A new proposal in the Tennessee House of Representatives that seeks to remove a Nashville judge is receiving push back from the state’s lawyers and judges, as well as House Democrats.
Tennessee Senate Leaders Offer Lukewarm Response To Limiting Transgender Athletes
GOP leaders in the the Tennessee Senate say they want to be cautious when considering an anti-transgender bill making its way through the state’s general assembly. Senate Speaker Randy McNally told reporters Thursday he wants to hear the discussion of HB 3/SB 228 to see if it’s actually necessary.
Tennessee Black Caucus Wants Anti-Black Lives Matter Post Shared By Senate Speaker Investigated
Tennessee’s Black legislators are calling out the top Republican in the state Senate for sharing a post that threatened violence against Black Lives Matter activists, and they want an investigation into where it came from. The post re-shared by Senate Speaker Randy McNally earlier this week targeted supporters of the Black Lives Matter movement and antifa.
Gov. Lee Says Implementing COVID-19 Liability Protections Should Be Done Via Legislation
Gov. Bill Lee has not yet decided whether he should call for a special session. But, the Republican told reporters Tuesday it might be needed in order for lawmakers to pass a measure that would protect businesses from COVID-19-related lawsuits.
Tennessee Senate And House Speakers At Odds Over Scope And Access Of Post-Break Session
The Tennessee General Assembly is coming back at the end of May after a two-month recess. But the leaders of the two chambers are at odds about what will be debated and who can come.
With A Grim Picture Of Tax Revenues, State Lawmakers Prepare For Budget Cuts
When the Tennessee legislature goes back into session in June, they will be faced with a new challenge — a dramatic drop in tax revenue collections. This is due to the closure of businesses during the coronavirus pandemic.
Gov. Lee, House And Senate Speakers Meet To Discuss Future Of Legislative Session
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.
Tennessee Senate Speaker Critiques Anti-LGBT Bills, Says Tennessee Should Be More Welcoming
Senate Speaker Randy McNally wants the legislature to consider the impact anti-LGBT bills have on the state before taking up more such measures. Tennessee has drawn criticism lately over legislation that targets the LGBT community. At least one company has said they are reconsidering a further expansion.
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