Gov. Bill Lee has asked the Tennessee General Assembly to meet in a special session next week to pass some COVID-19 related bills that previously failed during the regular session. The legislature will also debate measures that address the protestors at the Tennessee Capitol and its grounds. The session is scheduled to start at 4 […]
‘Everybody Deserves A Second Chance’: Advocates Urge Governor To Include Prisoners In New Drug Sentencing Reform
All 50 states allow some form of tougher punishments for drug sales in certain areas. Tennessee’s drug-free school zones law is one of the harshest.
Protesters Return After Being Detained At Tennessee Capitol
Protesters have returned to the state Capitol on Tuesday morning, where a handful have been demonstrating against police brutality since Friday afternoon.
Plastic Dividers and Temp Checks: How The Tennessee House Hopes To Protect Health During Its Return
The Tennessee legislature will resume business this week. And the House has decided to allow the public to come into its hearing rooms. But that’s not without many restrictions and social distancing.
Amid Abortion Protests, Tennessee Lawmakers Return For Raucous First Day
Dozens of protesters rallied to protest upcoming abortion legislation as state lawmakers opened the 109th General Assembly.
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