TN Senate Delays Special Session Adjournment Due To Potential House Amendments Costing Taxpayers Even More Money

On Thursday, August 24th, Tennessee Senate Leadership Made The Decision To Delay The Official Close Of The Special Session In Anticipation Of House Amendments To Senate-Passed Bills, Thereby Adding At Least One Additional Day To The Session And Costing Tennessee Taxpayers Thousands More Dollars.

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Sexton’s Residency, Sexual Scandal & Transparency In Government – Interview With Judd Legum

Judd Legum Is On The Opposite Side Of The Political Tracks, Yet We Agree On Something: Political Leaders And Their Families Should Work, Live & Be Educated In The Districts They Represent. Otherwise, Anyone Could Rent A Broom Closet In Any District And Claim Residency Without Living Life With Their Constituents.
Legum’s Recent Reporting, Complete With Proper Sourcing, Raises Serious Questions About GOP House Leader Cameron Sexton’s Residency. We Also Discuss The Legal Machinations Of Scotty Campbell’s Recent Resignation, Sexton’s Handling Of The Situation And What It Says About The Working Environment In The Cordell Hull Building.

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Sneaky Caption Bills Could Endanger 2nd Amendment Rights In Tennessee

According To Tennessee Capitol Insiders, A Couple Of Unrelated Caption Bills Are Set To Be Heard Today In House Subcommittees With Amendments Added To Quietly Push Gun Legislation.

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TN House Committee Passes Legislation To Increase Teacher Salaries

Legislation That Would Increase The Annual Base Salary For Teachers In Tennessee Passed The House Finance, Ways, And Means Committee And Will Soon Head To The House Floor For A Vote.

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Increasing Transparency & Ethical Conduct In Tennessee Government [Interview With Americans for Prosperity TN’s Tori Venable]

Tori Venable Of Americans For Prosperity Tennessee Is Here To Speak On The Lack Of Transparency In Nashville And What Can Be Done To Better Serve The Electorate.
Tori Also Addresses The “Taxpayer-Funded” Lobbying That Has A Significant Negative Influence Of Lawmakers And The Lack Of Rules Against Family Members Of Elected Officials Lobbying The Legislature.
All This And More Makes For An Eye-Opening Interview You Do Not Want To Miss!

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Senate Committee Passes Right-To-Life Approved Bill To Clarify TN Abortion Ban

The Senate Health And Welfare Committee Voted Overwhelmingly To Send Senate Bill 745 (As Amended By The House) To The Full Senate For The Final Vote Needed Before Sending The Legislation To The Governor’s Desk. Tennessee Right To Life Is Grateful For The Committee Passing This Legislation That Will Clarify But Not Weaken The Human Life Protection Act.

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Doggett’s Bill To Ban Drag Shows For Minors Passes Tennessee House

Representative Clay Doggett’s Legislation That Would Ban Adult Performers From Performing “Adult Cabaret” That Is “Harmful To Minors” Passed The Tennessee House Yesterday On A 74 To 23 Vote.

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TN Bill To End Child Mutilation Moves Forward Following Intense Debate

In A Hearing Room Crowded With Those Who Were Gathered To Argue Their Perspective On The Issue Of Transgender Medical Treatment On Children, The Full House Health Committee Heard Testimony In Preparation To Vote To Move The Bill Forward In The Next Step In The Process For The Bill To Become Law.

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Senator Briggs Fails To Withdraw Bill From Consideration That Would Censor News Outlets And Advocacy Groups

Instead Of Withdrawing A Bill That Has The Potential To Censor News Outlets And Advocacy Groups Across Tennessee, The Chair Of The Senate State And Local Government Committee Rolled It To Next Week To Be Considered After Amendments Are Made.

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Tennesseans Hoping For More Transparency During Legislative Session May Be Disappointed

The Tennessee Legislature Appears To Have Taken On Step Forward And Three Steps Back In Providing More Transparency For Tennessee Taxpayers.

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