Other school districts could be snared in state’s MSCS takeover plans
The Senate proposal would expand Tennessee’s voucher program to some rural and poor school districts, whether state officials believe other takeover measures are necessary or not.
Topic: Brent Taylor
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March 2025
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Homeless camps could be cleared from state roads if bill becomes law
The bill requires TDOT to work with local communities to create a policy regarding the collection and disposal of personal property used for camping near or around state and interstate highways.
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February 2025
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State Sen. Taylor’s complaint against DA Mulroy dismissed
In a letter to representatives of both the Board of Judicial Conduct and the Board of Professional Responsibility, state Sen. Brent Taylor asked for investigations into both Steve Mulroy and Judge Paula Skahan.
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January 2025
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DA’s Justice Review Unit one of at least 128 similar entities around US
In his hunt to see Shelby County District Attorney General Steve Mulroy removed from office, state Sen. Brent Taylor, R-Eads, has cited the creation of the DA’s Justice Review Unit as one justification for the ouster.
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Conaway: If you’re in the funeral business, you’d best know where to dig
“Brent Taylor would use his elected office — voted on by about 20% of the county — to remove a county official elected by 100% of the county voters.”
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Is attempt to remove Mulroy a novel quest?
District Attorney Steve Mulroy has said Sen. Brent Taylor’s resolution to oust him is unprecedented. But the move to form a joint committee to consider removal of a district attorney has been used in Tennessee at least twice before
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State senator reveals case for Mulroy ouster
State Sen. Brent Taylor lists allegations he says are grounds for the removal of Shelby County District Attorney General Steve Mulroy. “He does not follow the law,” Taylor said.
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Controversial local judge retires from bench
Shelby County General Sessions Criminal Court Judge Bill Anderson retires from his seat, following local and state-level complaints about his controversial bail decisions.
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December 2024
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State senator has sights set on DA
State Sen. Brent Taylor says on “Behind The Headlines” he is ready to make the case for the ouster of Shelby County District Attorney General Steve Mulroy when the Tennessee Legislature returns to session in January.
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Feagins-school board dispute may be more than two-way skirmish
In a “Behind the Headlines” interview that will air Dec. 27 on WKNO, State Senator London Lamar talked about her Facebook post about Tuesday’s emotional school board meeting.
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Political Roundup: Knox County turnout tops Shelby, and more
Meanwhile, Democrats have a race for leader of the state party. And the Republican sponsor of the state’s ban on transgender care takes a victory lap starting in Germantown after a Supreme Court hearing on the matter.
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Opinion: Sen. Taylor calls DA’s bail decisions ‘disheartening’
State Sen. Taylor to DA Mulroy: “Stop trying to be a social justice warrior, aggressively prosecute the laws as written and passed by the General Assembly, and do your job!”
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November 2024
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Tenn. House Speaker reviewing Judge Bill Anderson’s cases
One of Tennessee’s top Republican leaders says his team will review all of a local judge’s criminal cases following a series of controversial bail decisions.
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September 2024
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Opinion: Sewers are a ‘new opportunity for growth’
“Economic growth will be driven to Fayette, Haywood, Tipton, Lauderdale and Madison counties. Why? Because as it stands growth cannot occur in Shelby County without sewer.”
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August 2024
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Tennessee DA Agee takes page from Brent Taylor’s playbook
Frederick Agee, DA for Tennessee’s 28th judicial district, filed a complaint with the Tennessee comptroller’s office and the TBI about state Sen. Brent Taylor posting the personal information of a criminal defendant on social media.
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Two alleged nightclub shooters, two vastly different bonds
The alleged Focuz Lounge shooter remains in jail on a $1 million bond. The Railgarten shooting suspect walked with no bond. These results highlight the lack of consistency among defendants during bond settings.
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Opinion: New bail law prioritizes safety of the community
State Sen. Brent Taylor’s new bail law is already enhancing community safety by imposing higher bail and keeping habitual criminals off our streets.
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‘Ride for Trump’ among efforts to rally Memphis-area Republicans
Republicans are rallying forces in Shelby County, which Democrats expect to carry in November even as the state is expected to remain in the Republican column.
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Opinion: Republican DA says Mulroy has done nothing to warrant removal
Frederick H. Agee says, “The will of the people elected Steve Mulroy and a legislator recklessly proposing to remove him from office through legislative action — and not an election — would be more in line with Xi Jinping and Kim Jong-Un’s dictates than George Washington and Thomas Jefferson’s democracy.”
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July 2024
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New bridge gets formal launch with ‘old bridge’ in background
Federal, state and local leaders gathered Thursday, July 18, by the river at the Metal Museum to talk about the path to the $800 million project.
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Guest Column: Tennessee is successful when Memphis leads
“Without question, Memphis is a great city. Now, one of the world’s richest men wants to join us. We welcome and celebrate his investment, but aren’t surprised.”
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Two very different views of bail from Spickler and Taylor
At the center of the debate between Taylor and Spickler is how bail should be implemented, a topic of sometimes fierce disagreement between elected leaders, government officials and the general public.
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Guest Column: People living with HIV are not dangerous criminals
Opinion: Politicians must become knowledgeable about the medical and scientific advancements regarding the transmission and treatment of HIV, especially when they are advocating for the use of criminal laws.
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Know Campus School? Innovative School District wants to scale it up
It is the eighth public school district in Shelby County. The blueprint is the high-performing prekindergarten-through-12th-grade system run by the University of Memphis.
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June 2024
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State DA’s conference not taking position on Steve Mulroy ouster push
The Tennessee District Attorney General’s Conference is reserving an official opinion about the Republican-led ouster push against Shelby County DA Steve Mulroy, but at least one member of the body has come out against it.
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