The court found that the state Senate maps violate the constitution because lawmakers incorrectly numbered the legislative districts.
Tennessee House Speaker blames Senate inaction during special session for death of Belmont student. The Senate disagrees.
Tennessee House Speaker Cameron Sexton says the Senate’s refusal to pass mental health legislation during special session played a factor in the fatal shooting of Belmont University student Jillian Ludwig. Senators on both sides of the aisle refute the claim and look to pass laws to prevent future tragedies.
Tennessee families appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court, petitioning for an end to the state’s gender-affirming care ban
Families of transgender teens in Tennessee are asking the U.S. Supreme Court to block a state law that bans gender-affirming care for minors.
Nashville will retake control of its airport authority board, court rules
A three-judge panel ruled against a new state law that would have limited the number of board appointments Nashville’s mayor can make and given the state legislature the ability to appoint the majority of seats.
Justin Jones sues House speaker over rule barring floor speech
Nashville Rep. Justin Jones is suing the Tennessee House Speaker for silencing him during the special session. Jones was the only member silenced due to the new House rules enacted in August.
Transgender youth in Tennessee will not be able to access gender-affirming care, federal court rules
Transgender youth in Tennessee will not be able to access gender-affirming care for the foreseeable future.
Tennessee breaks ground on $415M training facility for state law enforcement
The state of Tennessee is building a $415 million consolidated law enforcement campus in Nashville. The facility is expected to be complete by 2025. It’ll be the administrative headquarters for Tennessee’s Department of Correction and the Department of Safety & Homeland Security.
Politician, retired Army vet and international lip sync champion: Meet Tennessee House Minority Leader Karen Camper
House Minority Leader Karen Camper isn’t just a politician. She’s a mother, a veteran and former teacher. For this story, WPLN News sat down with Camper to talk about her life leading up to becoming a state lawmaker.
Signs will be allowed in the Tennessee House, after being banned during the special legislative session
A legal challenge to a controversial statehouse rule has been settled.
Tennessee lawmakers look forward to January after dissatisfying special session
When Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee called for a special session on public safety, he left out a chance for any gun reform legislation to be passed. With that off the table, Republican lawmakers focused on bills related to mental health and juvenile sentencing. Now, session is over, and many feel not enough was done.
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