Vaughan addresses legislative impacts on Collierville
Rep. Kevin Vaughan said his district often doesn’t ask too much of him, but Wednesday he shared how decisions in Nashville impact their daily lives.
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January 2022
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Planning Commission to review mixed-use in southwest Collierville
The Parke at Houston Levee will go back before Collierville Planning Commission on Thursday. Developer Jason Crews has revised the plan following comments from Collierville leaders.
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October 2021
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Legislators approve bill limiting Health Department autonomy
The bill amending the Health Department’s power is headed to Gov. Bill Lee’s desk.
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Partisan school board elections approved among COVID-19 bills
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State proposal would limit local health departments’ power even in pandemic
The bill would give the Tennessee health commissioner the authority to determine uniform quarantine guidelines for the state and appoint county health directors.
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June 2021
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Collierville board wrestling with Parke at Houston Levee
Jason Crews is proposing a mixed-use development of more than 250 acres on the west side of town. Aldermen had some concerns and met with Crews and his representatives in a work session.
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May 2021
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West Tennessee lags in legislative leadership
The two urban areas of Memphis and Nashville control the minority Democratic leadership in state politics, but Memphis and West Tennessee are underrepresented among the Republican majority.
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April 2021
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Trevor Joseph Act allows Saturday burials at veterans cemetery
The measure will allow veterans to be buried on Saturday. Previously burials were held only between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. on weekdays.
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Bill to let college athletes make money passes Legislature
A bill allowing student athletes in Tennessee to make money from their brand has passed both chambers of the Tennessee General Assembly with little opposition, and it is now headed to Gov. Bill Lee.
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Tennessee House delays hair discrimination bill
The CROWN Act, which bans discrimination against people for wearing natural hairstyles such as braids, locs or twists, was delayed Tuesday, April 13 in the House Commerce Committee.
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January 2021
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Has Tennessee’s response been good? Depends who you ask
Dr. Jon McCullers, a Memphis infectious disease expert, says greater ‘central control’ was needed at both the federal and state levels for a more effective response to the coronavirus pandemic.
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Bill clarifies authority over schools’ emergency operations
State representatives from Shelby County want to clarify that authority for school operations lies with local district’s elected leaders.
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December 2020
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Collierville students ask to remain virtual; school system’s staff get $1,000 bonus
Collierville students are worried about their safety as they return to school.
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October 2020
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Governor calls learning loss report important despite questions about data
The governor and his education commissioner stand by the presentation of a massive learning loss report even though old data was used to make dire predictions stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic.
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September 2020
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Learning-loss announcement bothers Republican lawmakers
Republican lawmakers such as state Rep. Kevin Vaughan are irritated by a state report about “learning loss” among K-12 students statewide, with schools on inconsistent footing and different health department directives during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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August 2020
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Governor’s order allowing contact sports draws criticism, support
Gov. Bill Lee's decision to allow high school contact sports such as football and girls' soccer is drawing incredulity and support as the season nears.
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June 2020
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Memphis Zoo can serve alcohol despite worries of ‘man-eating’ animals
The House voted to let the Memphis Zoo serve alcoholic beverages this week, but not without hearing lawmakers raise worries about drunken people falling into cages with “man-eating” animals.
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May 2020
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Legislation on pay for student-athlete endorsements fails
An effort to tweak the NCAA's nose failed Tuesday in the General Assembly as two Memphis lawmakers' bills allowing student-athletes to be compensated failed to gain traction.
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April 2020
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No surprise: Republicans, Democrats differ on economic reopening
Tennessee’s Republican leaders are gung ho about Gov. Bill Lee’s plans to reboot the economy in May, but Democrats say they're worried about a COVID-19 surge that could set back the state's efforts and hurt the economy even more.
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Legislators doubt schools will reopen, question voucher rollout
State lawmakers say schools likely won't reopen this year amid the COVID-19 threat, and some are questioning the state Department of Education for rolling out applications for education savings accounts during an emergency.
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March 2020
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Parkinson, Coley urge stronger action by governor
State Reps. Antonio Parkinson and Jim Coley say Gov. Bill Lee needs to take more "decisive" action to stop the spread of COVID-19.
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Lawmakers likely to reload permitless carry bill when Legislature returns
Delayed by the COVID-19 crisis, legislation such as the “constitutional carry” bill allowing people to carry handguns without a permit is expected to revive when lawmakers return to Nashville this summer after a long recess.
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Wiseman inspires move for collegiate athletics panel
Lawmakers made a move Tuesday toward pay for student-athletes, an effort designed to avert situations like the James Wiseman case at the University of Memphis.
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Medical cannabis bill rolls through House subcommittee
With the backing of state Rep. Kevin Vaughan, medical cannabis legislation passed a House subcommittee Tuesday. The measure would set up a state system for clinical treatment and research, according to the bill's sponsor.
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Shelby Republicans raise concerns about ‘constitutional carry’
Bartlett Republican state Rep. Jim Coley and East Memphis Republican Mark White are two Shelby County GOP lawmakers likely to oppose Gov. Bill Lee's "constitutional carry" legislation, which could put them in the minority among the Legislature's supermajority party.
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February 2020
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Major Trevor Joseph Act addresses issue of weekend military burials
State Rep. Kevin Vaughan is seeking passage of the Major Trevor Joseph Act after officials with the Tennessee Department of Veterans Services refused to allow a weekend burial for the soldier last fall.
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