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Metro Council Reappoints Jones To House Seat He Was Expelled From
He was sworn in on the Capitol steps and took his seat in House.
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Court Injuncton Puts Metro Nashville Council Cut On pause
A three-judge panel ruled the state likely violated the with its attempt to reduce the membership of the Metro Council from 40 to 20.
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A National Clergy Rally In Nashville To Follow Expulsion Of Lawmakers
VP Kamala Harris has also scheduled a visit to the city to visit with the two ousted Black state representatives.
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TN House Expels Two Dems, Despite Removal Looking Temporary
After a mass shooting at a Christian school, House Republicans pivoted to trying to expel three Democrats for leading protest on the floor.
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Rep. Gloria Johnson Survives Expulsion From TN House By One Vote
Rep. Justin Jones has already been expelled; a vote on Rep. Justin Pearson of Memphis is up next.
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TN House Republicans Expel Nashville Democratic Rep. Justin Jones
Votes to expel Reps. Gloria Johnson of Knoxville and Justin Pearson of Memphis are up next.
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Bill To Ax Tennessee "Mature Minor" Vaccine Doctrine Advances
The doctrine, which has allowed some teens to get vaccines without parental permission, received GOP blowback during COVID pandemic height.
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TN Bill Would Create Commission To Review Monument Removal Requests
The new bill does not contain any appeals language and it’s unclear how parties could appeal the proposed new commission’s decisions.
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Former State Lawmakers To Represent Johnson In Expulsion Hearing
Towns sounds off about Democrats’ protests.
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Key Tennessee Republican To Take Up Gun Storage Effort
The bill would make it illegal to leave weapons loose in vehicles and boats.
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Shooting Targets Founder Of Progressive News Site Tennessee Holler
Justin Kanew said several bullets struck his Williamson County home while his family was asleep Saturday night.
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Expulsion Effort Yields Fast Fundraising For Johnson In Knox County
Democrats raise $10,000 in just over 48 hours.
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TN Bill Would Require Polls To Warn Against Voting in "Wrong" Primary
The GOP-backed proposal would require voters know it is a crime to vote in a party they aren’t bona fide members of.
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Embattled Rep Files Charges Against Republican In TN House Melee
State Rep. Justin Jones is among three Democratic reps facing expulsion action Thursday.
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TN House Republicans Move To Expel Three Democrats Over Floor Protests
Spectators in the House balconies reacted by shouting, “fascists, fascists!” before being escorted out by state troopers.
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Gov. Lee Proposes School Safety Plan In Wake Of Nashville Shooting
Three Dems were sanctioned for leading protests on the House floor against lax weapons laws.
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FAA Expresses Strong Concerns Over Nashville Airport Board Bill
The bill would change the board’s governance structure, which could impact federal grants and other obligations.
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Whitson Urges Democrats To Sanction Trio For House Floor “Stunt”
He said if the Democratic Caucus doesn't punish them for leading a protest from the House floor, the Republicans could take severe action.
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Black Farmers Fight To Get Fair Deal As State Takes Land For Road
They say the state wants to buy their land for a road to the new Ford plant in West Tennessee at a fraction of what it is worth.
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Sexton Equates Nashville's Peaceful Protests To Jan. 6 Insurrection
The Tennessee House Speaker said Thursday's rally against gun violence was "maybe worse" than the attack on the U.S. Capitol in 2021.
