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Gov. Lee Chairs Right To Work Amendment
Meanwhile, he tiptoes on the West Tennessee Ford plant unionization question.
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Commentary: Partisan Gerrymandering Must End
The problem persists even in states like Tennessee, which aren't battlegrounds on the national political stage.
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Officials Open COVID Booster Shot Access To All U.S. Adults
The policy change streamlines what had been a nuanced and confusing set of criteria.
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Ragan Demands End To Doctor Discipline For COVID Misinformation
The GOP lawmaker wants the discipline statement removed immediately from the website of the state medical board that oversees physicians.
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Governor Won’t Renew State Of Emergency
Measures put in place 20 months ago to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic will expire at midnight.
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Poll: Majority Strongly Oppose Recent Special Session COVID Bills
Half of Power Poll respondents agree that legislation is “deplorable” and “extremely short-sighted.”
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Stockard On The Stump: Hargett Backs Future Election Audits
Tennessee's Secretary of State said an audit bill will be forthcoming in the 2022 legislative session.
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U.S. House Censures Arizona’s Paul Gosar
Tennessee congressmen Cooper, Cohen cosponsor resolution.
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Tennessee Must Pay Legal Fees For Abortion Providers
A 2020 executive order by Gov. Bill Lee failed to pass legal muster and costs taxpayers $249,000.
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Lawmakers Delve Into Data Privacy
An initial foray earlier this year was steered into a study committee because of concerns by the business community.
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Memphis City Council Rules Against Gas Station Operators
Residents were concerned about pollution to the city’s drinking water.
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Democrats’ Congressional District Map Draws Ice-Water Reaction
Democrats contend it is not a partisan proposal and that it places communities with similar growth and transportation needs together.
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Editor’s Column: Grading Congressional Newsletters
McCall reviews the newsletters from members of the Tennessee delegation.
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GOP Lawmakers Vow National Push For ‘Parents’ Rights’ In Schools
Tennessee Congresswoman Harshbarger says teaching about race “manipulates precious little minds.”
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Nashville Mayor Names Transportation Director
Diana Alarcon, currently director of transportation and mobility for Tucson, Ariz., begins her new role on Jan. 10.
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Biden Signs $1.2T Infrastructure Bill: 'America Is Moving Again'
Rep. Jim Cooper (D-Tenn.) attended the signing ceremony, while Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.), slams the legislation.
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Nashville Lawmakers Debates Use Of American Rescue Plan Funds
Council members have discussed directing more than one million in ARP funds to address homelessness.
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Metro Balks At New State Law Forbidding Mask Mandates
Nashville Public Schools will continue to require masks until further notice from the court.
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TN Labor Leader Eddie Bryan Dies At 88
In 1981, he was elected Secretary-Treasurer of the Tennessee AFL-CIO and held the position for more than 30 years.
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Shelby Commission Shoots Down Pay Raise For Sheriff
Although the salary increase would not take effect until 2022, Commissioner Tami Sawyer said current issues need to be addressed first.
