Opposition To Tennessee Red Flag Law, Special Session Grows
Opposition to a Tennessee special session where red flag gun legislation is set to be considered has continued.
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Heidi Campbell
Red Flag Proposals At Center Of Tennessee Special Session Debate
As Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee Prepares To Call A Special Session Of The Legislature On Public Safety, The Specifics Of That Special Session Call Have Yet To Be Announced.
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Gov. Lee’s “Order Of Protection” Plan Faces Tough Road In Special Session
The Governor’s Proposal Enabling Law Enforcement To Confiscate Weapons From Individuals That Are Deemed “Unstable” Is Likely To Go Down In Flames During A Special Session.
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TN Senate Passes Bill Requiring Parental Consent For Sex Education, Club Participation In Schools
Legislation That Would Require Schools To Obtain Parental Consent Before Allowing Students To Participate In Clubs, Some Sex Education Courses, And More Passed The Tennessee Senate On Monday.
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TN Bill To Prohibit Local Governments From Using Taxpayer Dollars To Fund Abortions Passes Senate
On The Senate Floor Yesterday, A Bill Sponsored By State Senator Joey Hensley , That Aims To Prevent Any City, County, Or Metropolitan Government From Spending Taxpayer Dollars For The Purposes Of Directly Or Indirectly Assisting A Person In Obtaining An Abortion Passed Along Party Lines.
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Democratic Lawmakers Push Bill For TN Business Tax Payment Transparency
Two Democratic Lawmakers Are Making A Push For Transparency On How Much Businesses Pay In Tax To The State Of Tennessee.
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Marijuana Legislation Is Once Again Up For Debate In Tennessee
This Isn’t The First Time That Tennessee’s General Assembly Has Taken On The Hot Topic Of Marijuana, And It Likely Won’t Be The Last. Historically, Bills Aiming To Decriminalize Marijuana, Even For Medical Purposes, Have Not Made It Very Far With The State’s Legislature. Regardless, There Are A Few Bills That Tennessee Residents May Want To Keep An Eye On Throughout This Legislative Session.
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Tennessee Private Schools Could Get $60 Million In Leftover Pandemic Relief Funds
Tennessee Is Taking Steps To Ensure That Private Schools Get The Opportunity To Receive Nearly $60 Million In Unused Federal Covid Relief Funds Set Aside For Them In 2021.
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Tennessee DCS Budget Continues To Grow While Number Of Children In State Custody Decreases
In Ten Years The Agency Has Dropped Nearly A Thousand Employees While Watching The Payroll Increase By $30,000,000. Over The Same Period The Operational Expenses Of The Agency Increased By $311 Million.
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Legislators Demand Action As Governor Weighs Options For DCS Housing Crisis
As The Department Of Children’s Services Faces A Housing Crisis For Children In State Custody, Governor Bill Lee Claims That He Wants To Find A Solution To The Problem, Although Calling A Special Session Of The State Legislature Is Not Currently An Option.
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