Evictions are being livestreamed. One Memphis lawmaker wants to change that
“This bill is about dignity, safety and common sense. Eviction is a legal process — not entertainment content.”
Noah McLane
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February 2026
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State GovernmentHealth insurance crackdown: New laws could help patients and hospitals stand up to unfair policies.
Insurance companies deny claims, use AI, refuse to pay hospitals and limit cancer care, some TN lawmakers say. Now, they’re rising up against the industry.
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State Government Randy McNally won’t seek reelection to state Senate
Lt. Gov. Randy McNally served in the Tennessee General Assembly for nearly 50 years.
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State Government Bipartisan effort to study DA pay disparities moves forward
A bill to direct a statewide study on pay disparities in district attorney’s offices statewide gains ground and bipartisan support in committee.
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March 2026
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EducationTeachers may soon have to pass a civics exam to earn their license
A bill that would require new teachers in Tennessee to pass a civics test to earn their teaching license is zipping through the legislature.
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State Government Jerri Green advocates for Republican gun bill
Memphis City Councilwoman Jerri Green, a Democratic candidate for governor, and volunteers from Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action were supporting the bill.
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Music 8Ball — along with GloRilla, Three 6 Mafia and other Memphis musicians — recognized by Tennessee Legislature
February 2027 is set to be Tennessee’s first Tennessee Songwriter Month. 8Ball was recognized for his significant cultural impact and as a pioneer of Memphis hip-hop.
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State GovernmentTennessee moves forward with act to ban ‘West Bank’ term
A controversial bill about what to call an area of land in the Middle East makes its way through the Tennessee Legislature.
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State GovernmentHere’s what happened at the Tennessee Capitol last week
It was a busy week for state politics, with lots of updates on immigration and bills concerning pharmacy ownership and bail reform.
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State GovernmentBill in state Legislature targets adults who coerce minors into crime
A bill sponsored by two local lawmakers would add situations where an adult coerced a minor into committing a crime to the list of reasons a sentence might be enhanced.
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State GovernmentCompeting bills battle to restrict community bail funds
While sponsors argue the bills enhance public safety, community leaders say limiting how often community funds can bail people out would be detrimental.
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State Government‘Homes not Hedge Funds’ passes state senate
Republican supermajority passes Nashville Democrat’s bill banning individuals and corporations from owning more than 100 single-family homes in most Tennessee counties.
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State GovernmentMemphis lawmakers pass effort to restore voting rights for some Tennesseans
The Tennessee General Assembly passed a bill this week reforming two long-standing financial barriers that have blocked formerly incarcerated people from having their voting rights restored.
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State GovernmentBefore driving in Tennessee, Republicans want people to pass the written exam in English
In addition to progress being made on the Republicans’ immigration package this week, voucher expansion moved forward, Memphis Democrats were united while Nashville Democrats split and more at the state Capitol.
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State GovernmentTennessee House passes controversial immigration bills
Three immigration-related bills and a constitutional amendment are rolling through the legislature this week, leaving behind a trail of fierce debate and questions about lawmakers’ priorities.
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State Government Lawmakers move to honor Bill Lee over Memphis Safe Task Force
Members of the Tennessee House of Representatives are set to vote Thursday, March 19, on a congratulatory resolution for Gov. Bill Lee following his deployment of the state’s National Guard to Memphis last year.
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State Government Quick vote on resolution honoring Gov. Bill Lee brings Democratic backlash
Jeers and shouts erupted from the House floor as a Republican resolution honoring Gov. Bill Lee’s deployment of the National Guard to Memphis moved forward with no discussion allowed.
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State GovernmentRepublican bill clears way for private firearms in government buildings
This follows a trend in this session of legislation that relaxes gun rules in public spaces.
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