Tyre Nichols’ parents furious after meeting with state Sen. Brent Taylor
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Topic: Justin Pearson
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March 2024
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February 2024
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Tennessee bill would stop counties from reappointing expelled lawmakers
The bill is sponsored by state Rep. Johnny Garrett, one of the central figures who led the expulsion proceedings against state Reps. Justin Pearson, Justin Jones and Gloria Johnson last April.
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November 2023
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Pearson urges collaboration between Mississippi and Tennessee Dems, Black leadership
Tennessee state Rep. Justin J. Pearson traveled to North Mississippi on Wednesday to participate in a joint effort across the two states to enhance voter interest.
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August 2023
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‘We cannot continue to watch tragedies unfold’
Memphians rally two days before the Tennessee General Assembly will begin its Aug. 21 special session to consider gun safety legislation, mental health initiatives and other public safety measures.
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July 2023
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Early voting opens in special election for state House District 86
Democratic state Rep. Justin J. Pearson, who was expelled from the General Assembly but re-appointed by the County Commission, faces independent candidate Jeff Johnston for the House seat.
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April 2023
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If Pearson is reappointed, is stadium funding in jeopardy? Probably not
The dispute over reappointing an ousted state legislator doesn’t appear to put Memphis stadium funding in jeopardy.
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Expelled Tennessee House reps retain counsel, including former US Attorney General
Justin Pearson and Justin Jones, whom Republicans expelled from the Tennessee House of Representatives last week, have lawyered up.
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Things to know about the Tennessee Three expulsion hearings
Here’s what you need to know about the expulsion of Justin Pearson of Memphis and Justin Jones of Nashville from the Tennessee House of Representatives.
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What they said: #TennesseeThree hearings
Some memorable moments from the Thursday, April 6 expulsion hearings against Justin Pearson, Justin Jones and Gloria Johnson, plus a bonus quote from country singer Margo Price.
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Morris: Justin Pearson spoke through the hearts of all who grieve
“I think there is no question that Justin Pearson’s expulsion has given him a much bigger pulpit from which to preach. I now count myself as a member of his flock. What I pray for us all is that we will let compassion and love be the forces which lead us all forward.”
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What happens now that Justin Pearson has been expelled from his House seat
The Shelby County Commission has filled two vacant seats in the Tennessee General Assembly from Shelby County in the past year — one following an expulsion and the other resulting from the death of a legislator. Here is how the process works.
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White House: Tennessee Republicans ‘want to play politics’ with school shootings
The White House reaction to the threatened expulsion of three Democratic state Representatives by the majority Republican leadership of the Tennessee House includes calls for an assault weapons ban among other measures.
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Rep. Justin Pearson says move to expel is ‘persecution'
General Assembly introduces resolutions to expel Justin Pearson, two other Democrats
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General Assembly introduces resolutions to expel Justin Pearson, two other Democrats
Tennessee Republicans on Monday, April 3, introduced resolutions to expel state Reps. Justin Pearson, Justin Jones and Gloria Johnson after their protest in favor of gun-safety legislation last week. They could be voted on as soon as Thursday.
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House Speaker accuses Memphis Democrat, two others of ‘insurrection’
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House Speaker accuses Memphis Democrat, two others of ‘insurrection’
The Democrats — Reps. Gloria Johnson and Justin Jones — could face expulsion, along with Rep. Justin Pearson, who also participated in the protest. Pearson had no legislative committee assignments to be stripped from.
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February 2023
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Justin Pearson sworn in as newest Tennessee state representative — in a dashiki
In a General Assembly dominated by Republicans, an incident over the dress code was the first test of how freely Pearson can express his values — without antagonizing colleagues whose help he’ll need to pass legislation.
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January 2023
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Social media: ‘Is there a serial killer loose in Westwood?’ Cops: ‘No.’
A TikTok user has drawn attention to a possible connection between six murders in the Westwood area. Raines Station police addressed each one.
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District 86 election marked by generational divide: The TikTok era vs. the Walkman age
Voters who show up for the District 86 race could serve as a bellwether for whether Memphians are ready to elect a new generation of political leaders or if they are content to stick with familiar names who have been around local politics and government for decades.
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October 2022
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Local leaders lobby state air pollution board to avoid ‘worst-case scenario’
The Shelby County Health Department is in danger of losing its authority to monitor local air pollution as the state pressures the program to address understaffing, numerous audit findings and a permit backlog.
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November 2021
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TVA exec asked about coal ash, Allen plant in virtual town hall
Councilwoman Patrice Robinson hosted a virtual town hall, where Mark Yates discussed coal ash and his new role as Regional Vice President of Tennessee Valley Authority.
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May 2021
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Fight against Byhalia Connection continues ahead of key council vote
Many of the speakers reiterated concerns about the pipeline’s potential impact on the city’s aquifer and questioned why the Byhalia Connection had to run through predominantly lower-income Black neighborhoods in Memphis.
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March 2021
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County Commission denies Byhalia pipeline project two parcels
The Monday, March 22, meeting also featured the defeat of a resolution calling for federal officials to reconsider a nationwide permit for the pipeline project granted in February by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
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