Public support for Tennessee politicians has risen in recent months, according to a Vanderbilt poll out Friday. However, the report also found that support is higher for measures that the Republican-controlled statehouse opposes, including abortion access and gun reform.
What to expect at Tennessee’s special legislative session — an FAQ by WPLN News
A flurry of bills are being filed as lawmakers prepare for a special session on public safety. The governor called for the session in response to the Covenant School shooting in March, which left three students and three staff members dead.
Firearms group escalates involuntary commitments idea in effort against Gov. Lee’s gun control proposal
The Tennessee Firearms Association is launching an initiative aiming to defeat Gov. Bill Lee’s proposed gun control measure. John Harris, the group’s executive director, says they’re calling the campaign “Red Flag Down.”
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee says late summer date for special session on guns wasn’t his call
Most public schools in the state will start this August, shortly before a special session on gun reform starts. That has some advocates speculating that Gov. Bill Lee had that in mind when he selected Aug. 21.
Gov. Lee calls Tennessee lawmakers back Aug. 21 for a special session on gun laws
The governor announced the date of the session Monday, less than three weeks after the official legislative session ended early.
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.
Gov. Bill Lee, in pivot, to sign order strengthening background checks, calls for red flag law
Gov. Bill Lee is calling on the Tennessee legislature to pass a law that would restrict people who pose a threat to themselves or others from having access to guns. But while he is the chief of command in the state, if lawmakers aren’t on board, it won’t happen.
Nashville’s mayor calls on lawmakers to pass a red flag law to prevent future mass shootings
Nashville’s mayor joined Tennessee gun control advocates in calling for an extreme risk protection law on Thursday. Often called a red flag law, the measure would keep guns out of the hands of people who are a risk to themselves or others.
With calls for gun reform growing louder, Tennessee GOP is deferring legislative action and targeting three Dems with expulsion
As calls from students and other local gun reform activists intensify, Tennessee lawmakers are deferring action on gun legislation. And three Democratic legislators who’ve been outspoken advocates for change could now be expelled from office.
As thousands of students flock to the capitol demanding gun control, Republican leaders remain skeptical of red flag laws
Thousands of people rallied outside Tennessee’s capitol building on Monday demanding stronger gun laws, while inside Republican leaders largely avoided talk of new restrictions on firearms.
On Air - 90.3 WPLN-FM