Buses Of Illegal Immigrants Sent To TN, Legislators Divided On School Choice, 1st Amendment, DEI & Transparency + Much More!- The TennCon Big 7!

• Illegal Immigrants Sent To Tennessee While They Wait Their Turn In Court
• Nashville Nonprofits And Churches To Help Illegal Immigrants Heading To Tennessee
• Tennessee Legislators Divided On Proposed Expansion Of Education Savings Accounts
• Tennessean Continues To Exercise First Amendment Rights On Public Square Despite Possibility Of Arrest
• Scholars Push Equity And Inclusion Agenda At Nashville Math Conference
• Jefferson School Board Ends Practice Of Tracking Citizens
• TN State Senator Files Legislation To Increase Transparency Of Government Meetings
• Memphis City Leaders: Increased Crime May Scare Away Potential Investors

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Nashville Nonprofits And Churches To Help Illegal Immigrants Heading To Tennessee

A Spokesman For ICE’s Enforcement And Removal Operations Division Has Stated That A Non-Government Organization In Nashville Has Volunteered To Assist With Individuals Who Are Scheduled To Be Transported To Tennessee.

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Local Democratic Party & Social Justice Group Offer Hotdogs As Reward For Voting, Raising Concerns Of Violations Of TN Election Codes

According to sources, Chattanooga Moms for Social Justice in partnership with the Hamilton County Democratic Party advertised an event called Cookout the Vote which raised concerns that the organizations may be violating a 2020 Tennessee code that prohibits bribing voters.

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Governor To Sign ‘Ethics Reform Bill’ Into Law Despite Call For Veto

The Governor Said He Supports The Bill In Spite Of Opposition From Groups With 501(C)4 Federal Tax Status That Vehemently Oppose The Legislation, Including ALEC Action, Which Urged Him To Veto The Bill Two Weeks Ago.

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Conservative Model Legislation Group Urges Governor Lee To Veto Incumbent Protection Bill

ALEC Action, Advocacy Partner Of The American Legislative Council, Has Sent A Letter To Tennessee Governor Bill Lee Strongly Urging Him To Veto Legislation That, Once Made Law, Could Trigger Nonprofits To Disclose The Names Of Their Donors.

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Tennessee Legislature Wraps Up Tempestuous Session

The Legislature Adopted An Ethics Reform Bill On The Final Day Of The 112th Session, One Supposedly Designed To Shed More Light On So-Called Dark Money.

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Tennessee Legislators Send Campaign Finance Bill to Conference Committees

Tennessee State Senators Refused To Concur On Amendments That The House Made To A Controversial Campaign Finance Bill, Leading Both Chambers To Appoint Conference Committees In An Attempt To Work Out A Compromise.

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NRA & Conservative Watchdogs Sound Alarm Over McNally’s Incumbent Protection Bill

The National Rifle Association (NRA) And Tennessee Conservative Watchdog Groups See Many Potential Issues That Could Arise Due To The Legislation And Have Voiced Their Concerns To The Tennessee Conservative And Lawmakers Alike.

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Amended Campaign Finance Reporting Bill Could Be Headed To Conference Committee

A Campaign Finance Reporting Bill Passed The Tennessee House With Several Changes From A Version That Previously Passed The Senate.

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House Passes Bill That Would Require Expense Reports From Non-Profits 60 Days Before Elections

In An 87 To 3 Vote, With 5 Representatives Abstaining, A Bill That Would Require Non-Profits To Report All Expenditures Of 60 Days Prior To Elections Was Passed By The Tennessee House.

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