There are 3 article(s) tagged Sen. Ramesh Akbari:

• October 2026

  • Opinion: Amendment 1 would surrender Tennessee’s 230-year right to bail

    “Amendment 1 would change that balance by allowing people to be detained without bail based solely on an accusation, before a jury has heard the evidence. The question before voters on Nov. 3 is whether we are willing to surrender a constitutional protection that has stood for 230 years.”

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    Opinion: Amendment 1 will build safer communities for Tennessee families

    By Raumesh Akbari 2 hours ago

• February 2021

  • Democratic legislators outline slate of education proposals

    Democratic lawmakers proposed a package of legislation Thursday, Feb. 18, that would increase teacher pay and bring more nurses, counselors and social workers into Tennessee schools.

    By Ian Round February 18, 2021

• December 2020

  • Black leaders speak from heart about COVID, Christmas

    Leaders implore citizens, particularly those of color, to gather virtually for the holiday.

    By Jane Roberts December 21, 2020