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Two strikes, you’re out: TN House votes to ban spectators for reacting during session
Spectators in the gallery booed Cameron Sexton as he was re-elected House Speaker. Now, Sexton will have the power to ban them from the House.
Tennessee’s legislature made waves in 2023. Here’s a review of the year’s top stories in state politics.
Tennessee politics got national attention in 2023. There were protests, expulsions, culture wars and one official’s interesting social media activity brought to light. Below is a list of some of the top events from the year.
Rep. Justin J. Pearson sworn back in on first day of Tennessee’s special legislative session
Memphis Rep. Justin J. Pearson was sworn in — again. Pearson was expelled earlier this year for leading a gun reform protest on the Tennessee House floor.
The Tennessee Three are reuniting in the General Assembly after Justin J. Pearson and Justin Jones were voted back in
Polls have closed, and Reps. Justin Jones, D-Nashville, and Justin J. Pearson, D-Memphis, are running away with their seats.
Tennessee Three receive invitation to visit the White House
Reps. Gloria Johnson, Justin J. Pearson and Justin Jones are expected to head to the White House next Monday to visit with President Joe Biden.
How Nashville’s Christian communities are responding to the Covenant School shooting
In this episode, This Is Nashville explores how local faith leaders have been navigating the tragedy, which happened at a Christian school with many connections to other churches throughout Nashville.
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.
Memphis council votes to send Justin J. Pearson back to Tennessee House
Less than a week after Republicans expelled him from the state House after leading a protest in the legislature calling for gun law reforms, Justin J. Pearson gets his seat back.
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