A new proposal in the Tennessee House of Representatives that seeks to remove a Nashville judge is receiving push back from the state’s lawyers and judges, as well as House Democrats.
The Tri-Star State: The Legislature’s Ban On Transgender Athletes Comes Up For Final Votes
A bill that would limit participation of transgender athletes comes to the House and Senate floors, Republican senators move to ban student-athletes’ protests during the national anthem, and a key lawmaker explains why he supports a bill that would allow the governor to force schools to reopen.
Tennessee’s Only Openly Gay Lawmaker Speaks Out Against Ban On Transgender Athletes
Rep. Eddie Mannis, R-Knoxville, has warned his House colleagues that a ban on transgender athletes could have a tremendous impact on LGBT kids.
Tennessee GOP Lawmakers Want To Ban Student-Athletes From Kneeling Following ETSU Protest
Every GOP member of the Tennessee Senate has signed a letter after the men’s basketball team at East Tennessee State University knelt during the national anthem.
The Tri-Star State: Nashville LGBT Chamber Vows Fight Against Discriminatory Bills In The Tennessee Legislature
The Tennessee General Assembly is back this week after shutting down to inclement weather. On the docket for their comeback: Gov. Bill Lee’s constitutional carry proposal. We break down what else to expect.
Dolly Parton Says Wait Until She’s Gone To Consider A Statue At The Tennessee Capitol
Dolly Parton doesn’t want a statue of herself on the grounds of the Tennessee Capitol. Being as humble as usual, Parton said in a tweet Thursday that a proposal being considered at the General Assembly that would give her a monument is not appropriate at this moment.
Tennessee Legislature Shuts Down Due To Inclement Weather — A First In Years
The winter storm affecting middle Tennessee has shut down legislative business in the state — a first in five years. Senate Speaker Randy McNally said in a tweet the decision to cancel the committee hearings this week was made so lawmakers don’t have to drive to Nashville.
Tennessee Sen. Marsha Blackburn: Impeachment Trial ‘Accomplished Nothing’
Tennessee Sens. Marsha Blackburn and Bill Hagerty were among the 43 Republicans who voted Saturday to acquit former President Donald Trump in his second impeachment trial.
Tennessee Senate Leaders Offer Lukewarm Response To Limiting Transgender Athletes
GOP leaders in the the Tennessee Senate say they want to be cautious when considering an anti-transgender bill making its way through the state’s general assembly. Senate Speaker Randy McNally told reporters Thursday he wants to hear the discussion of HB 3/SB 228 to see if it’s actually necessary.
Gov. Bill Lee: Transgender Athletes Will ‘Destroy’ Women’s Sports
An anti-transgender measure that is making its way through the Tennessee legislature has a new backer: Gov. Bill Lee. Talking to reporters Wednesday, Lee spoke against transgender athletes, saying that he thinks their participation would put back in place a glass ceiling for women’s participation in middle and high school sports.
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