Governor changes stance on family medical leave plan for state workers
Facing pressure from legislative leaders, Gov. Bill Lee is reversing course on his executive order for family leave, and sending the plan through the Legislature.
Topic: Randy McNally
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February 2020
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Camper seeks voucher audit for ‘flummoxed’ lawmakers
House Minority Leader Karen Camper is asking for a timeline audit of a no-bid education savings account contract to answer questions for legislators puzzled about the Education Department's method for expediting the program in time for the 2021-22 school year.
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Shelby-Metro Nashville lawsuit: Education voucher program is ‘unconstitutional’
Shelby County government and Metro Nashville Public Schools joined forces in a lawsuit Thursday challenging the constitutionality of Tennessee’s education savings account program.
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Democrats say governor’s State of the State takes political turn
Democrats accused Gov. Bill Lee of throwing “red meat” to conservatives in his State of the State address, while Republicans said he showed "vision," especially in K-12 education.
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January 2020
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Legislators in flux over governor’s decisions
Gov. Bill Lee is making big announcements that catch lawmakers by surprise or offer few specifics, leaving some in reactionary mode and potentially creating a gap with the Legislature in early 2020.
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Proposed legislation would severely restrict abortion in Tennessee
Republican Gov. Bill Lee recently announced a package of legislation designed to ban abortion in Tennessee.
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Rose forging ahead with another bill targeting LGBT
Despite withering opposition from the LGBT community on an adoption bill, state Sen. Paul Rose is pushing ahead with legislation that would prevent local governments from giving preferential treatment to vendors and contractors who have favorable LGBT working conditions.
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Sanford: Gov. Lee stands up to state GOP on refugee issue
This political tempest involves the thorny issue of whether Tennessee should continue to participate in a federal refugee resettlement program.
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Senate passes Rose legislation letting adoption agencies reject same-sex couples
State Sen. Paul Rose pushed legislation through the Senate Tuesday allowing state-licensed adoption agencies to turn down same-sex couples they consider in conflict with their religious beliefs.
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Kelsey sponsoring resolution to add Right to Work law to state Constitution
State Sen. Brian Kelsey is helping lead a charge to pass legislation adding Tennessee’s Right to Work law to the Tennessee Constitution, a move that union officials believe is designed to clamp down on unions and hurt workers' rights.
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December 2019
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Republican leaders want to forge ahead with refugee resettlement lawsuit
Republican leaders are determined to push a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of the federal Refugee Resettlement Program despite losses in court and opposition to the lawsuit by Memphis Democrats and an organization that settles refugees in Shelby County.
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Lee approves refugee resettlement in Tennessee
Gov. Bill Lee announced Wednesday he will agree to a refugee resettlement plan in Tennessee, responding to the executive order by President Donald Trump allowing states to make the decision on how to handle refugees.
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November 2019
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Rep. Gant pushes renaming of Cordell Hull Building for Winfield Dunn
A legislative move by Republican state Rep. Ron Gant to rename the Cordell Hull Building in Nashville for former Gov. Winfield Dunn might have to go through the state's Heritage Protection Act but is drawing little attention from key Memphis Democrats.
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Akbari: Legislature will have input on spending funds for needy
State Sen. Raumesh Akbari says legislators won’t be precluded from coming up with a plan to spend some $732 million in reserve funds even though the Department of Human Services unveiled its own proposal.
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Former lieutenant governor confirms feds investigating Kelsey
Tennessee's former lieutenant governor, Ron Ramsey, said Tuesday he was interviewed by an FBI agent in a short phone call this year about state Sen. Brian's Kelsey's finances.
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July 2019
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Lee confirms state will ‘pursue’ Medicaid block grant
After saying his office is “exploring” pursuit of a Medicaid block grant, Gov. Bill Lee this week confirmed his administration will make a proposal to the federal government.
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June 2019
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Reimbursement increase can save rural hospitals, says McNally
As Lt. Gov. Randy McNally supports a federal rule change to increase Medicaid reimbursements to hospitals, Shelby Democrats continue their call for Medicaid expansion.
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May 2019
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Black Caucus seeks federal investigations into House Speaker email scandal
The Tennessee Black Caucus is requesting a federal investigation into House Speaker Glen Casada's Office and the Nashville DA's Office as the lieutenant governor says Casada should resign.
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House minority leader says Casada apology not enough
NASHVILLE –House Minority Leader Karen Camper is maintaining the Democratic Caucus' stance for House Speaker Glen Casada to resign while Democratic state Rep. John DeBerry of Memphis says it is "premature."
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April 2019
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Voucher bill stuck in discord over immigrant students, homeschooling
NASHVILLE – Gov. Bill Lee’s education savings account bill is headed for a conference committee where House and Senate members will try to hammer out differences, mainly over immigration verification and homeschooling.
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Lawmakers balk at attorney general’s refusal to opine on voucher bill
State Rep. G.A. Hardaway is set to meet with the state attorney general's office to discuss matters dealing with the constitutionality of Gov. Bill Lee's education savings account plan.
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Kelsey bill increases Senate candidate PAC contribution total to $490,000
State Senate candidates would be able to collect nearly a half-million dollars from political action committees under legislation sponsored by state Sen. Brian Kelsey and approved Thursday in the Senate.
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‘Trigger’ bill outlawing abortion revives in Tennessee Legislature
With the state Legislature on the brink of producing no meaningful abortion legislation this year, House leaders are bringing back a bill to outlaw abortion in Tennessee if the landmark case of Roe v. Wade is reversed.
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Robinson backing medical cannabis bill as it morphs for Senate Health debate
Senate Health and Welfare Committee to consider medical cannabis legislation this week after conflicting testimony between supporters and TBI director.
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Lieutenant governor predicts tough road for bills flagged as anti-LGBT
Legislation deemed discriminatory by LGBT advocacy groups appears headed for a high hurdle in the state Senate, even after passage in the House.
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