Lawmakers Overwhelmed By Phone Calls From Homeschool Community, Speaker’s Bill Set To Be Amended

Tennessee Homeschooling Parents Report That Lawmakers Are Overwhelmed By The Response From The Homeschool Community Over A Bill That Sought To Modify State Homeschool Law.

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Bill To Stop Transportation Of Illegal Aliens Stalls Out In Senate Judiciary Committee (Update 3.16.23)

A Bill Intended To Assist In The Fight Against Illegal Immigration Was Set To Be Considered By The Senate Judiciary Committee, But That Legislation Has Been “General-Subbed.” Lawmakers Use This Tactic When They Have No Intention Of Dealing With A Piece Of Legislation During The Current Session.

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Lawmakers Grill Biden’s Chief IRS Chief Nominee Over New Army Of Agents, Backlogs, More

President Joe Biden’s Nominee To Lead The Internal Revenue Service Took A Slew Of Tough Questions From Lawmakers On The Senate Finance Committee Wednesday As The Agency He Seeks To Lead Faces A Series Of Controversies.

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Repealing “Emergency” Powers, Transparency Disappointment, Foreign Nationals As TN Cops, Fight Against Big Tech, Closing Primaries & Much More! – The TennCon Big 7!

• New Bill Would Remove Governor’s Unilateral Ability To Extend Emergency Powers
• Tennesseans Hoping For More Transparency During Legislative Session May Be Disappointed
• Legislation Filed To Limit Foreign Ownership Of Tennessee Property
• TN House GOP Leader Files Bill To Remove Critical Criteria For Local Law Enforcement Applicants
• Tennessee Information Protection Act Would Guard Residents Personal Data From Abuse By Big Tech
• Social Media Common Carrier Bill Reintroduced In Tennessee Senate
• Bills Filed By Freshman Conservative Lawmaker Take Aim at Term Limits And Securing Primary Elections For Tennessee
• Tennessean’s Healthcare Options Limited By Certificate-Of-Need Laws Says New Report

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Maryville Pub Hosting Another Drag Event Where Children Are Welcome

The Bird & The Book In Maryville, TN, Is Hosting Yet Another Drag Event In February. While The Murvul Punk Anti Valentines Bash States That It Is An 18+ Event, Children Are Welcome To Attend With A Parent Or Guardian.

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Wining, Dining & Refining Lawmakers, Sneaky Pete Bill Lee, Keeping Outside State Influences Away From Our Elections, Sexton Doesn’t Care & Much More! – The TennCon Big 7!

• $750 Thousand Spent By Lobbyists On Receptions And Other Events For Lawmakers In 2022
• Lee Administration Abuses “Deliberative Process Privilege” To Block Tennessee Government Transparency
• Transparency Win For Taxpayers In The Tennessee Legislature
• “Tennesseans Need To Elect Tennesseans” – Bill Filed To Limit Out-of-state Campaign Contributions
• Proposed Legislation Would Prohibit Local Governments From Funding Out-of-State Abortions
• Lawmakers Hope To Eliminate Mandatory Bias Training For Educators In Tennessee
• House Speaker Sexton Shows Disinterest In Extension Of State School Voucher Program

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New Dashboard Tool Gives Tennesseans “Same Access To The Legislative Process As Their Elected Officials”

An Innovative Tool That Will Enhance Public Transparency In The Legislative Process Within The Tennessee House Of Representatives Has Been Unveiled And Is Ready For Use By Tennessee Taxpayers.

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