Gov. Lee Promises To Make Special Session Call, Sponsor Bills Amid GOP Opposition

Still Facing Challenges From Republican Leaders, Gov. Bill Lee Confirmed He Will Make An Official Call For A Special Session And Sponsor Several Bills, Including One He Floated This Spring Dealing With Extreme Risk Orders Of Protection.

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Tennessee Democrats Plan Bus Tour To Push For Gun Control

While Governor Lee Has Not Yet Officially Requested A Special Legislative Session, Democrats Have Announced Plans For An Eight-Stop Bus Tour To Discuss The Topic Of Gun Violence Prior To The Anticipated August 21 Session Date.

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What Happens When A Cash-Poor Billionaire Wants A New Sports Stadium? Lobbying.

The Tennessee Titans Turned A Couple Million In Political Spending Into Over A Billion Dollars From Taxpayers.

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State Committee Approves Extra Housing For TSU And UT-Knoxville

The State Building Commission’s Executive Committee Approved A $6.78 Million Lease Deal For More Than 500 Apartments About Seven Miles From The UT-Knoxville Campus To Meet Growth At The State’s Flagship University. The Committee Also Approved A Plan For Tennessee State University To Lease Up To 269 Hotel Rooms With 439 Beds In Nashville.

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TN Senate Protects Teacher’s Rights To Use Students’ Biological Pronouns

A Bill That Would Protect Public School Employees From Being Forced To Use Students’ Preferred Pronouns Has Passed The Tennessee Senate.

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Bill To Shift Nashville Airport, Sports Authority Power From City To State Proceeds

A Pair Of Bills To Change The Way Two Nashville Boards Are Chosen Advanced In Committee Wednesday.

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