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Politics

Tennessee Legislature Re-Appoints Hargett As Secretary Of State Despite Opposition From Democrats

By Sergio Martínez-Beltrán

January 13, 2021

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The Tennessee General Assembly has re-appointed Tre Hargett as secretary of state, though some Democratic members of the state House and Senate are saying they have lost faith in him.

Filed Under: Politics, WPLN News Tagged With: 112th Tennessee General Assembly, David Lillard, Jason Mumpower, Jeff Yarbro, Tre Hargett

Tennessee Lawmakers Start 2021 Session With A Quiet First Day

By Sergio Martínez-Beltrán

January 12, 2021

An outside shot of the Tennessee State Capitol

Tennessee lawmakers have officially started the new legislative session, with members of the state Senate and House of Representatives taking their oaths yesterday. It was a relatively quiet day, after tumultuous events in the legislature.

Filed Under: Politics, WPLN News

The Tri-Star State: Tennessee General Assembly Goes Back Into Session Amid FBI Raids, Deadly Pandemic

By Sergio Martínez-BeltránandChas Sisk

January 12, 2021

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The 112th Tennessee General Assembly goes back into session on Tuesday — just days after FBI agents raided the homes and offices of three House GOP members. Also on this episode: an interview with Senate Speaker Randy McNally. 

Filed Under: Politics, The Tri-Star State

Cooper Ready To Force Out Trump Immediately

By Blake Farmer

January 11, 2021

Jim Cooper shelter

Nashville Congressman Jim Cooper is among the Democrats calling for President Trump’s impeachment, even if it means a Senate trial doesn’t happen until after he leaves office.

Filed Under: Politics, WPLN News Tagged With: Capitol Invasion, Jim Cooper

Tennessee Congressman Positive With COVID-19

By Tony Gonzalez

January 11, 2021

Chuck Flesichmann

Tennessee Congressman Chuck Fleischmann has tested positive for COVID-19. The Chattanooga-area Republican received his result Sunday, noting he had contact with his infected roommate in Washington, D.C., who happens to be a Florida representative.

Filed Under: Coronavirus Live Updates, Politics Tagged With: Chuck Fleischmann, Coronavirus In Tennessee

FBI Searches Offices And Homes Of Former Tennessee House Speaker, 3 Other Republicans

By Sergio Martínez-Beltrán

January 8, 2021

FBI agents leave the office of state Rep. Kent Calfee after executing a search warrant.

FBI agents searched the legislative offices or homes of four Republican lawmakers, including former House Speaker Glen Casada, as well as three aides Friday morning.

Filed Under: Politics, WPLN News Tagged With: FBI, Glen Casada, Kent Calfee, Robin Smith, Tennessee Legislature, Todd Warner

Rep. David Byrd Still On Ventilator With ‘A Long And Tough Road,’ Says Family Member

By Emily Siner

January 7, 2021

Rep. David Byrd is unable to talk and receiving physical therapy after being on a ventilator for nearly a month, according to a family member who posted on Facebook on Wednesday.

Filed Under: Politics

Following Chaos, Tennessee Senators Backtrack To Certify Electoral College Vote

By Sergio Martínez-Beltrán

January 6, 2021

Jim Cooper shelter

For weeks, Sens. Marsha Blackburn and Bill Hagerty pledged to vote to overturn the election results. But late Wednesday night, they both flipped and voted to not block the results of the electoral college in Arizona.

Filed Under: Politics, WPLN News Tagged With: Bill Hagerty, Election 2020, Jim Cooper, Marsha Blackburn, Steve Cohen

Tennessee’s Two U.S. Senators Will Vote To Overturn Election Results

By Sergio Martínez-Beltrán

January 5, 2021

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When Congress votes on Wednesday to certify the election results of the presidential election, Tennessee will be in a unique position: Both U.S. senators will be voting to overturn the results. Republicans Marsha Blackburn and Bill Hagerty have pledged to fight the certification process.

Filed Under: Politics, WPLN News Tagged With: Bill Hagerty, Bob Corker, Donald Trump, Election 2020, Joe Biden, Lindsey Graham, Marsha Blackburn

Live Coverage: Georgia Senate Runoff Elections

By NPR Staff

January 5, 2021

Georgians are voting in two Senate runoff elections on Tuesday. Incumbent Republican Sens. Kelly Loeffler and David Perdue face Democratic challengers Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff. The races were too close to call in November and now their outcome determines the balance of power in the Senate.

Filed Under: Politics, WPLN News

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