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Legislation That Goes After Capitol Protesters Moves Through Tennessee General Assembly

Sergio Martínez-Beltrán

August 11, 2020

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A bill that would increase the penalties against protesting on state property is moving through the Tennessee General Assembly. The measure (HB8005/SB8005) is backed by Gov. Bill Lee. But, a provision in it has received pushback even from members of the Republican Party.

Filed Under: Politics, Race & Equity, WPLN News Tagged With: Bill Lee, Black Lives Matter, Justin Jones, Senator Jack Johnson

Effort to End Emissions Testing for Newer Cars Makes Progress

Mack Linebaugh

March 25, 2013

Cars newer than three years old could soon be exempt from required emissions tests. It’s an idea state lawmakers are pushing forward, but they’re wary of potential complications.

Filed Under: WPLN News Tagged With: Car Emissions, Environmental Protection Agency, Senator Jack Johnson

Office of the Repealer to Help Curb Paperwork for Tennessee Businesses

Mack Linebaugh

February 5, 2013

Tennessee officials say they would like to see state law become more like it was 130 years ago, when the entire Tennessee Code could fit in a single book. Republican legislators have announced plans for a position they call the “Office of the Repealer.”

Filed Under: WPLN News Tagged With: Business, Office of the Repealer, Representative Glen Casada, Secretary of State Tre Haggert, Senator Jack Johnson

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