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Pets, social media, voyeurism victims: Here’s where state lawmakers agreed

By , Daily Memphian Updated: April 28, 2025 12:43 PM CT | Published: April 28, 2025 4:00 AM CT

NASHVILLE — You don’t have to look very far in the Tennessee General Assembly to spot a bill that might make you scratch your head.

Like many other lawmaking arenas, the state Legislature is marked with partisanship, division and frustration.

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Benjamin Smith

Benjamin Smith

Benjamin Smith reports on state politics for The Daily Memphian. Ben studied journalism at The University of Alabama and wrote for magazines in Alexander City, Alabama. Ben currently lives in Nashville and enjoys music, basketball and reading.


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