12 Republican Senators Allow Gay Pride Flags in Tennessee Schools Ahead of Election (Update 4.25.24)

A Tennessee Bill That Would Ban The Display Of Pride Flags – And Other Flags That Are Ideological Or Political In Nature – Did Not Pass On The Senate Floor On Tuesday. The Roll Call Vote Of 13 To 6 Failed To Gain A Constitutional Majority Of 17 Votes.

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Year-Round Board Schools Bill For Tennessee’s “At-Risk” Youth Placed Behind Governor’s Budget

A Bill To Create Year-Round Boarding Schools Or “Opportunity Public Charter Schools” For “At-Risk” Youth In Tennessee Has Been Placed Behind The Governor’s Budget In The House Finance, Ways And Means Subcommittee After Passing On The Senate Floor Just Last Week.

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Tennessee Year-Round Boarding School Bill Passes Senate Despite Concerning Issues

Proposed Legislation That Would Allow Year-Round Boarding Schools To Be Created In Tennessee For “At Risk” Youth Passed In The Senate Yesterday Despite Concerning Issues With The Bill.

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Memphis Pushes More Hotel Tax Funding For FedExForum Renovations

Memphis Is Looking For More Funding For The Renovations At The FedexForum And Are Pushing A Pair Of Bills In The Tennessee Legislature To Get That Funding.

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Senate Committee Passes Bill To Expand Tax Relief For Tennessee Veterans

A Bill That Would Expand Eligibility For Property Tax Relief To More Of Tennessee’s Disabled Veterans Was Passed In The Senate State And Local Government Committee On March 12.

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Tennessee Needs Anesthesia Providers Who Are Highly Educated And Skilled! We Do Not Need A Lesser Option

Tennessee Conservatives Should Understand That There Is A Move Within The State Legislature That Aims To Introduce An Additional Anesthesia Provider To The State. This Provider Is Claimed To Be Available And Cost Effective. This Is Absolutely Not Accurate.

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Pair Of Tennessee Bills Impacting Running For 2 Offices, Reappointments Advance

A Pair Of Bills That Could Impact Three Tennessee Representatives Who Were The Subject Of Expulsion Hearings Last Year Continue To Advance Through The Tennessee Legislature.

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“Lesser Magistrate Blackmail,” Conservative Group Raises Concerns Over Tennessee Municipal Housing Bill

Under New Tennessee Legislation, Any City Or Metro Government That Does Not Adopt At Least Four Of The Proposed Strategies By July 1st, 2025, Will Be Deemed Ineligible To Receive A Whole Slew Of Grants “So Long As The Local Government Remains Out Of Compliance.”

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Tennessee Bill Would Change Absentee Ballot Application Deadline

Tennessee’s Senate Passed A Bill This Week That Would Require Voters To Request An Absentee Ballot 10 Days Before An Election Instead Of The Current Seven Days.

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